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curing

/kjʊərɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does curing mean?

verb

The process of preserving food by drying, smoking, or salting, or the process of making something better or more effective.

Example

"The technique of curing meat has been used for centuries to preserve it for long periods of time."

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