Food Chemistry

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of cooking food by dry heat in an oven or on hot metal

adjective related to the act of cooking food by dry heat

  • Baking is a precise science that requires careful measurement of ingredients.
  • I love baking cookies on the weekends for my friends.
  • Let's get together and do some baking this weekend!
  • Her idea was still baking in the oven of her mind, not quite ready to be shared with others.

verb to marmalize is to convert something into marmalade or to cook or prepare food in a way similar to making marmalade

  • The company's legal team warned that any attempt to marmalize the competition could result in a lawsuit.
  • I heard that John is planning to marmalize his opponent in the upcoming debate.
  • Watch out, he's gonna marmalize you if you're not careful.
  • Her words were sharp and seemed to marmalize his confidence.

noun a chemical process in which bacteria convert alcohol into acetic acid

  • Acetic fermentation is a process in which acetic acid is produced from the oxidation of ethanol.
  • You can make vinegar through acetic fermentation by letting wine or cider sit out for a while.
  • If you leave that apple juice out too long, it's gonna turn into vinegar thanks to acetic fermentation.
  • Just like how acetic fermentation transforms alcohol into vinegar, challenges can transform us into stronger individuals.

noun a type of organic compound that is a beta-keto acid, commonly found in the human body and used in the production of ketone bodies

  • Acetoacetic acid is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of fatty acids.
  • I heard acetoacetic acid is important for making fatty acids.
  • Yo, acetoacetic acid is like a big deal for fatty acid production.
  • In the chemistry of life, acetoacetic acid is the unsung hero behind fatty acid formation.

noun a person or thing that fries food

adjective having progressed to a higher level of skill or knowledge in frying

  • The chef demonstrated how to make an advanced fry technique during the cooking class.
  • I tried my hand at the advanced fry method, but I still need more practice.
  • Have you heard about the new advanced fry trick everyone is talking about?
  • Her ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at once is like an advanced fry in the world of productivity.