Food
processed food
noun
Definition
Food that has been altered from its natural state through preservation, cooking, or added ingredients.
In a sentence
“High consumption of processed food has been linked to rising rates of obesity and chronic disease.”
Synonyms
packaged foodconvenience food
Common collocations
- highly processed food
- processed food consumption
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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.