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canning Definition

can·ning (kan)

noun

the act, process, or work of putting foods in cans or jars for preservation

Canning Definition

Can·ning (kan)

Canning, George 1770-1827; Brit. statesman: prime minister (1827)

canning Synonyms

canning

n.

preserving, conserving, tinning, putting up, bottling, keeping, storing.

canning Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • resume: The DPRK will resume canning of remaining spent fuel rods starting in mid-September.

Preposition: in

  • brine: Fish must be gutted, cleaned and trimmed before canning in brine ( salty water ), spring water, tomato sauce or oil.

Modifies a noun

  • factory: His power hungry father has transformed their terrace house into a fish canning factory.
  • plant: There was a history of forklift accidents in the canning plant - each reportedly caused by operator error.
  • line: The project is part of the £ 13 million investment in a new high speed canning line at the Joshua Tetley Brewery in Leeds.
  • industry: Fears have been voiced that this may have drastic consequences for the island's fish canning industry.
  • process: There was also discussion on the temperatures used in the canning process.
  • jar: Glass canning jars are also very air-tight, but glass breaks.

Noun used with modifier

  • Mrs: But Mrs Cannings ' solicitor, Bill Bache, said his client believed the case should never have come before the courts.
  • fish: His power hungry father has transformed their terrace house into a fish canning factory.
  • food: It's production facilities allow for traditional food canning packing of various dry mixes in composite drums.
  • tuna: There is also the Mauritian tuna canning industry, a success story.
  • v: In looking at this, the Court took into account the decision in R v Cannings.
  • speed: The project is part of the £ 13 million investment in a new high speed canning line at the Joshua Tetley Brewery in Leeds.

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