food science
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noun
the study of the nature of foods and the changes that occur in them naturally and as a result of handling and processing.
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Origin of food science
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby food science
food mill, food poisoning, food pollen, food processor, food pyramid, food science, food security, food service, food stamp, foodstuff, food stylist
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