Curing

/ˈkjʊərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The act of healing or restoring health.

Curing a disease often requires a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.

To harden or set a material, especially in construction or manufacturing.

Curing the concrete is essential for ensuring its strength and durability.

The process of preserving food by drying, salting, or smoking, or by adding chemicals.

Curing the meat involves salting it for several weeks to enhance its flavor and longevity.

Derived from Latin 'curare' meaning to take care of.

curing salting

A method of food preservation using salt.

curing process

The steps taken to preserve food or heal.

curing agent

A substance added to promote the hardening of materials.

cure

To relieve a person's distress, suffering, or disease.

curative

Having the ability to cure disease or heal.

curative medicine

Treatment aimed at curing or eliminating disease.

Curing one's hangover

Drinking plenty of water is great for curing your hangover.

Curing boredom

I spent the weekend binge-watching shows to cure my boredom.