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dried milk

/ˌdraɪd ˈmɪlk/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness, resulting in a powder that can be reconstituted by adding water.

Example Sentences:
  • Many emergency food kits include dried milk because it has a long shelf life.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of dried milk to add richness to the bread dough.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

The term is a compound of the Old English 'drīge' (dry) and 'milc' (milk). The process of dehydrating milk to create a shelf-stable powder became industrially significant in the late 19th century, notably with the invention of the spray-drying process by Robert Stauf in 1901, which allowed for mass production of milk solids.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'dry' desert where the 'milk' has lost all its water to become a fine, sandy powder.

Frequently Asked Questions About “dried milk

1. What is the meaning of “dried milk” in English?

In English, dried milk (noun) is defined as: “A manufactured dairy product made by evaporating milk to dryness, resulting in a powder that can be reconstituted by adding water.”.

2. How do you use “dried milk” in a sentence?

Many emergency food kits include dried milk because it has a long shelf life.

3. What are English synonyms of “dried milk”?

Common synonyms include:powdered milk,milk powder,dry milk

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “dried milk”?

The term is a compound of the Old English 'drīge' (dry) and 'milc' (milk). The process of dehydrating milk to create a shelf-stable powder became industrially significant in the late 19th century, notably with the invention of the spray-drying process by Robert Stauf in 1901, which allowed for mass production of milk solids.