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nutrition
noun
The process of obtaining food necessary for health and growth; also the study of food.
cultivation
noun
The action of preparing land and growing crops.
yield
noun
The amount of a crop produced on a piece of land.
pesticide
noun
A chemical substance used to kill pests, especially insects, that damage crops.
subsistence
noun
Farming or living at a level that provides only enough for basic survival.
fermentation
noun
The chemical process by which microorganisms break down sugars to produce acids, gases, or alcohol.
genetically modified
adjective
Describing organisms whose DNA has been altered using biotechnology.
food security
noun
The state of having reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food.
arable
adjective
Describing land that is suitable for growing crops.
organic
adjective
Produced without the use of artificial chemicals, fertilisers, or pesticides.
malnutrition
noun
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough food or the wrong foods.
irrigation
noun
The artificial application of water to land for agriculture.
staple
noun
A main or important food in a particular diet or region.
cuisine
noun
A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country or region.
additives
noun
Substances added to food to preserve flavour, improve taste, or enhance appearance.
famine
noun
Extreme scarcity of food, often resulting in widespread hunger and death.
aquaculture
noun
The rearing of aquatic animals or plants for food.
processed food
noun
Food that has been altered from its natural state through preservation, cooking, or added ingredients.
calorie
noun
A unit of energy provided by food and drink.
biodiversity
noun
In food contexts, the variety of plant and animal species used in agriculture and food production.