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Definition of canning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
food preservationprocess of preserving food in sealed containers
- Canning extends the shelf life of vegetables.
2.
recyclingUS practice of collecting cans for recyclingUS
- Canning is a popular activity for earning extra money.
Adjective
food preservationrelated to preserving food in cans or jars
- The canning industry has seen significant growth.
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process of preserving food in sealed containers
Expressions with canning
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factory where food or other goods are processed and sealed in cans
She found work at a canning factory near the harbor.
Origin of canning
Latin, canna (reed)
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Examples of canning in a sentence
They spent the weekend learning about canning techniques. Canning helps reduce environmental waste significantly. Many communities organize canning events for charity. Canning techniques have improved over the years. The canning process ensures long shelf life.
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- French:appertisation, conservateur, ...
- German:Einmachen, Einmach, ...
- Italian:inscatolamento, di conservazione, ...
- Spanish:enlatado, de conservas, ...
- Portuguese:enlatamento, de conservas, ...
- Chinese:罐装, 罐头的, ...
- Japanese:缶詰, 缶詰の, ...
- Arabic:تعليب, تَعْليب, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁמּוּר בְּמִיכָלִים, שֶׁל שִׁמּוּר מָזוֹן, ...
- Russian:консервирование, консервный, ...
- Ukrainian:консервування, консервний, ...
- Hindi:डिब्बाबंदी, संरक्षण, ...
