curing agent
AmE: /ˈkjʊrɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/
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Definition of curing agent - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
materials scienceTECH.substance added to make a material harden or set by reactionTECH.
  • Add the curing agent to the resin and mix thoroughly.
2.
food processingTECH.chemical used to preserve and flavor meat during curingTECH.
  • Sodium nitrite is a common curing agent in smoked sausages.
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Examples of curing agent in a sentence

  • Change the curing agent if the coating remains tacky after 24 hours.
  • The label lists the curing agent along with other preservatives.
  • Without a proper curing agent, the ham spoiled quickly.

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  1. French:agent de réticulation, agent de salaison, ...
  2. German:Härter, Pökelmittel, ...
  3. Italian:agente indurente, agente di stagionatura, ...
  4. Spanish:agente de curado, sustancia de curado, ...
  5. Portuguese:agente de cura, conservante, ...
  6. Chinese:固化剂, 腌制剂, ...
  7. Japanese:硬化剤, 発色剤, ...
  8. Arabic:عامِل تَقْسِيَة, مادّة تَمْلِيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמֶר הַתְקָשׁוּת, חוֹמֶר שִׁמּוּר, ...
  10. Russian:отвердитель, консервант, ...
  11. Ukrainian:отверджувач, засіб для в'ялення, ...
  12. Hindi:क्यूरिंग एजेंट, संरक्षणकारी पदार्थ, ...
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