Food Production Terminology

noun a person or machine that milks cows or other animals

• The milker carefully sanitized the equipment before starting the milking process.
• The milker is almost done with the cows, then we can head in for lunch.
• I heard that new milker is really efficient at getting the job done.
• She was a skilled milker of information, always able to extract the most important details from a conversation.

noun fruits and vegetables that are grown or harvested for consumption

verb to bring forth or yield a product

• The company aims to produce high-quality goods for the international market.
• My mom can produce some amazing dishes in the kitchen.
• I heard this new artist can produce some sick beats.
• His hard work and dedication will produce great results in the long run.

noun a plant or part of a plant used as food, typically as accompaniment to meat or fish, such as a cabbage, potato, carrot, or bean

adjective of, relating to, or derived from plants or plant products

• The nutritional value of a vegetable is often higher when it is consumed raw.
• I try to eat at least one serving of vegetables with every meal.
• I'm not a fan of veggies, but I know they're good for me.
• Adding vegetables to your diet is like adding color to a black and white photo.

noun the process of converting into vinegar

• Acetification is the process of converting alcohol into vinegar through oxidation.
• I accidentally left my wine out too long and now it's undergoing acetification.
• Dude, that beer has been sitting open for days, it's gonna start acetification soon.
• The acetification of their friendship began when trust was broken.