Definition
Definition of corning - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
grain formationTECH. involving the formation of grains or crystalsTECH.
- The corning method is used in the production of certain types of gunpowder.
2.
food preservationRare related to the process of preserving foodRare
- The corning process helps in preserving meat for longer periods.
Origin of corning
Old English, corn (grain)
Examples of corning in a sentence
Corning techniques are applied in the creation of specialized glass. Corning extends the shelf life of vegetables. The corning technique is essential for making corned beef.
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- French:cristallisant, de conservation, ...
- German:kornbildend, Lebensmittelkonservierungsprozess, ...
- Italian:cristallizzazione, stagionatura, ...
- Spanish:granulación, curado, ...
- Portuguese:granulado, curtimento, ...
- Chinese:结晶的, 盐腌的, ...
- Japanese:結晶化, 食品保存, ...
- Arabic:مُحَبَّب, تَمليحي, ...
- Hebrew:בַּעַל מִבְנָה גַּרְגִּירִי, מְמֻלָּח, ...
- Russian:зернообразующий, консервирование, ...
- Ukrainian:кристалоутворюючий, засолювання, ...
- Hindi:अनाज निर्माण, खाद्य संरक्षण, ...
Definition of Corning - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
glass companycompany known for glass and ceramics
- Corning is a leader in glass innovation.
2.
geographyUS city in New York known for glass productionUS
- Corning is famous for its glass museum.
Examples of Corning in a sentence
The museum featured a special exhibit on Corning's innovations. Corning hosts an annual glass festival. Many artists in Corning specialize in glasswork.
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- French:Corning, ...
- German:Corning, ...
- Italian:Corning, ...
- Spanish:Corning, ...
- Portuguese:Corning, ...
- Chinese:康宁, ...
- Japanese:コーニング, ...
- Arabic:كورنينغ, كُورْنِنْغ, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹרְנִינְג, עִיר בְּנְיוּ יוֹרְק בְּשֵׁם קוֹרְנִינְג, ...
- Russian:Corning, Корнинг, ...
- Ukrainian:Корнінг, ...
- Hindi:कॉर्निंग, ...
Definition of corn - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
grain plantTECH. UK maize, a grain crop of the species Zea maysTECH. UK
- Corn is a staple food in many countries.
2.
agricultureUK any cereal plant that is the main crop of a regionUK
- Wheat is considered corn in England.
3.
British cerealUK British term for any cereal crop like wheat or oatsUK
- Fields of corn waved gently in the breeze..
4.
skin conditionhard thickening of the skin, often on toes
- He bought pads to relieve pressure from the corn on his foot..
5.
medicaltype of callus on the feet or hands
- She had a painful corn on her toe.
6.
- The movie was pure corn but enjoyable.
7.
- He accidentally stumbled upon corn online.
Verb
1.
cookingTECH. US preserve food using coarse saltTECH. US
- They corned the beef for the winter months.
2.
granulateTECH. form a substance into grainsTECH.
- The sugar was corned for easier storage.
Images of corn
maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays 
any cereal plant that is the main crop of a region 
British term for any cereal crop like wheat or oats
Expressions with corn
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consume something essential for future
If you sell your tools, you're eating your seed corn.
easily caught fly ball in baseball
The outfielder caught a can of corn to end the inning.
salt-cured beef typically cooked and sliced for meals
She made sandwiches with corn beef for the picnic..
cake made from cornmeal, often baked or fried
She served the chili with a warm corn cake.
corn kernels heated until they burst open and become fluffy
We made a big bowl of popped corn for the movie night..
corn with sweet kernels eaten as a vegetable
We had sweet corn with our dinner.
sweet corn variety sweeter than yellow corn
White corn is often used in making tortillas.
small baked bread made from cornmeal
I had a corn muffin with my breakfast.
creamy dish made from corn, cream, and eggs
We served corn pudding at the Thanksgiving dinner.
corn suitable for human consumption
We bought fresh edible corn from the market.
kernels of maize, either frozen or canned
I bought a can of kernel corn for dinner.
tri-colored, pyramid-shaped candy made of sugar and corn syrup
Candy corn is popular at Halloween parties.
snack food made from fried or baked cornmeal
I love eating corn chips with salsa.
thick soup with corn as main ingredient
I made a delicious corn chowder for dinner.
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried
I bought a corn dog at the fair.
small fried cake with corn kernels
He enjoyed a corn fritter as an afternoon snack.
strong alcoholic drink made from corn
He made corn liquor in his backyard.
cooked ears of sweet corn eaten directly from the cob
We had corn on the cob at the barbecue.
symbol of fallen soldiers since World War I
Corn poppies are worn on Remembrance Day.
outdoor event where corn is roasted and eaten
We attended a corn roast at the park.
sweet thick liquid from corn used in foods and cooking
Corn syrup is used in many desserts and candies.
canned corn in a creamy liquid
He opened a can of cream corn for dinner.
sweet and salty popcorn with sugar and salt
We bought a bag of kettle corn at the fair.
seeds saved for next year's planting
Farmers store seed corn for the next season.
Origin of corn
Old English, corn (grain)
Examples of corn in a sentence
She bought fresh corn from the market. In Scotland, oats are the primary corn. Barley serves as corn in some regions. The farmer harvested corn early this year. Corn prices have risen due to the drought. She visited a podiatrist for her corn.
The corn on his toe made walking painful. He visited a podiatrist for his corn. The corn on his hand made writing difficult. His speech was full of corn, yet it moved the audience. The novel's plot was corn, but it was a bestseller. Many forums discuss the impact of corn on society. Corn is often shared discreetly among users. They decided to corn the fish for preservation. Corned vegetables are a traditional method of storage. The chemist corned the salt for the experiment. They corned the powder to improve its texture.
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- French:maïs, saler, ...
- German:Mais, pökeln, ...
- Italian:mais, salare, ...
- Spanish:maíz, salazonar, ...
- Portuguese:milho, salgar, ...
- Chinese:玉米, 腌制, ...
- Japanese:トウモロコシ, 塩漬けにする, ...
- Arabic:ذُرَة, مَلَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:תִּירָס, לְמַלֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:кукуруза, засолить, ...
- Ukrainian:кукурудза, засолювати, ...
- Hindi:मक्का, संरक्षित करना, ...
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