Nutritional Terminology

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective not able to be dissolved or solved

  • The chemist discovered that the compound was insoluble in water.
  • I tried to dissolve the tablet in water, but it turned out to be insoluble.
  • That problem is totally insoluble, dude.
  • The disagreement between the two parties seemed insoluble at first, but they eventually found a compromise.

noun the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth

  • Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good health and preventing diseases.
  • Eating a balanced diet is important for your nutrition.
  • I need to start watching my nutrition if I want to stay in shape.
  • Just as physical exercise strengthens the body, good nutrition fuels it.

verb to give life or energy to; to make lively or active

  • The new marketing campaign aims to revitalize the company's brand image.
  • I need to find a way to revitalize my old sneakers.
  • Let's grab some coffee to revitalize ourselves before the meeting.
  • Reading a good book can help revitalize the mind and spirit.

noun the capacity to be absorbed or soaked up

  • The absorbability of the fabric was tested in the lab to determine its effectiveness in soaking up liquids.
  • I'm not sure about the absorbability of this sponge, let's see how well it works.
  • I heard these new towels have amazing absorbability, they soak up water like a boss!
  • His absorbability of new information is impressive, he learns quickly and retains it well.

noun a person who has a great love for food and enjoys trying new and different types of food

  • The foodophile dedicated his life to studying different culinary traditions.
  • My friend is a total foodophile - he's always trying out new restaurants and recipes.
  • I'm such a foodophile, I can't resist trying every new food trend that comes along.
  • As a foodophile, she devoured books on food history as if they were her favorite dish.