noun
Uncommon
curing
Curing (noun) means the process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing. Example: “The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks.”
noun
1
The process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing.
"The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks."
How to use curing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of preserving food (like meat) or of treating/healing something, such as a disease or material.
Common pairings
curing process
curing time
meat curing
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Word forms
- Plural
- curings
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Etymology
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Synonyms
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Rhymes for curing
during
luring
Turing
touring
pouring
ensuring
scouring
alluring
figuring
enduring
assuring
measuring
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Frequently asked questions
What does “curing” mean?
The word “curing” means the process of treating or preserving something, especially food, or of healing. In plain terms, the act of preserving food (like meat) or of treating/healing something, such as a disease or material.
How do you use “curing” in a sentence?
Here is “curing” used in a sentence: “The curing of the bacon takes about two weeks.”
What part of speech is “curing”?
“Curing” is a noun.
Is “curing” a common word?
“Curing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
