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food chain
nounHigh
/ˈfuːd ˌtʃeɪn/The hierarchy of organisms in an ecosystem, each dependent on the next as a source of food.
food coma
nounMedium (Informal)
/ˈfuːd ˌkəʊ.mə/A state of extreme drowsiness or lethargy experienced after eating a large meal.
food combining
nounC1
/ˈfuːd kəmˌbaɪnɪŋ/The dietary practice of eating foods in specific combinations based on theories about how different food groups interact during digestion.
food conversion ratio
nounRare / Technical / Niche
/fuːd kənˈvɜːʃn ˌreɪʃiəʊ/A technical metric measuring the amount of animal feed required to produce a unit of output (e.g., meat, eggs, milk).
food court
nounB1
/ˈfuːd ˌkɔːt/A large area within a shopping mall, airport, or other building where multiple fast-food vendors or small restaurants are gathered together with shared seating.
food desert
nounC1
/ˈfuːd ˌdez.ət/A geographic area, typically urban, where residents have limited or no access to affordable, fresh, and nutritious food, particularly fruits and vegetables, due to the absence of grocery stores within a convenient travelling distance.
food fish
nounMedium-Low
/ˈfuːd ˌfɪʃ/A fish species harvested primarily for human consumption.
food grain
nounB2
/ˈfuːd ˌɡreɪn/The edible seed of a cereal plant, such as wheat, rice, or maize, cultivated for consumption.
food group
nounB2
/ˈfuːd ɡruːp/A category of foods that share similar nutritional properties and biological functions.
food insecurity
nounMedium-High in social sciences, public health, policy, and news media; Low in everyday conversation.
/ˈfuːd ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər.ə.ti/The condition of not having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.
food mile
nounLow
/ˈfuːd ˌmaɪl/A unit of measurement representing the distance food travels from where it is produced to where it is consumed.
food mill
nounC2
/ˈfuːd ˌmɪl/A kitchen utensil, typically a hand-operated device with a hand-crank, a perforated bottom, and a set of stationary blades, used to puree and separate food (like cooked fruits or vegetables) by pressing it through the holes.
food poisoning
nounB1
/ˈfuːd ˌpɔɪz(ə)nɪŋ/An illness caused by eating contaminated food, typically resulting in symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
food pollen
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˈfuːd ˌpɒl.ən/Pollen from plants that is collected by insects, especially bees, as a source of food.
food processor
nounB1
/ˈfuːd ˌprəʊ.ses.ər/An electric kitchen appliance with a motor that drives interchangeable blades and disks for slicing, shredding, chopping, pureeing, or mixing food.
food pyramid
nounB2
/ˈfuːd ˌpɪr.ə.mɪd/A triangular diagram representing the recommended proportion of different food groups for a healthy diet, with carbohydrates forming the broad base and fats/sweets at the narrow top.
food science
nounC1/C2
/ˈfuːd ˌsaɪəns/The systematic study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of food and the principles of food processing and preservation.
food security
nounC1
/ˈfuːd sɪˌkjʊər.ə.ti/The state in which all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
food service
nounB2
/ˈfuːd ˌsɜː.vɪs/The business of preparing and delivering food and drink to customers, often in a commercial or institutional setting.
food stamp
nounC1
/ˈfuːd ˌstamp/A voucher or electronic benefit card issued by the government to low-income individuals or families to purchase food.

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