Food Preservation Terminology

noun a place or room used for storing goods at low temperatures to preserve their quality

• The company invested in a state-of-the-art cold storage facility to preserve perishable goods.
• We need to make sure we put the leftovers in the cold storage so they don't go bad.
• Hey, can you toss that in the cold storage before it spoils?
• She kept her emotions in cold storage, not wanting to deal with them at the moment.

verb to remove water or moisture from something, typically food, in order to preserve it

• It is important to drink plenty of water during exercise to prevent dehydration.
• Don't forget to drink water or you'll get dehydrated!
• I always make sure to chug water so I don't get dehydrated.
• Her lack of emotion made her seem emotionally dehydrated.

noun a substance used to preserve food or other perishable items from decay or spoilage

• The preservative used in the food industry helps extend the shelf life of products.
• I always check the labels for preservatives before buying any packaged food.
• I try to avoid snacks with too many preservatives in them.
• His sense of humor is like a preservative, keeping the conversation light and enjoyable.

noun the state or quality of being perishable

• The perishability of fresh produce makes it important to consume it quickly.
• You should eat those leftovers soon, perishability and all that.
• Gotta use up those groceries before they go bad, perishability is a real pain.
• The perishability of memories is what drives us to create lasting moments.