Food Industry Hygiene Terms

verb to remove moisture from the air or a space

• To prevent mold growth, it is important to dehumidify the basement regularly.
• Make sure to dehumidify the bathroom after taking a shower.
• I'm gonna run the dehumidifier to get rid of the dampness in here.
• She tried to dehumidify the tense situation by cracking a joke.

noun a substance used for cleaning, especially clothes

adjective relating to or used for cleaning

• The detergent used in the laboratory was specifically formulated for cleaning glassware.
• I ran out of detergent, can you pick some up from the store?
• I spilled juice on my shirt, do you have any detergent I can borrow?
• Kindness is the best detergent to wash away bitterness and resentment.