1 C1 neutral
To reduce a curing solution or substance in volume through prolonged treatment or heating.
"The cheesemaker cured the brine down until it reached the right concentration."
inseparable
cure down
C1 neutral inseparable transitive
To reduce or concentrate a substance, such as a brine or syrup, through a curing or cooking process.
In plain English
To make a liquid thicker or stronger by cooking or treating it for a long time.
What does "cure down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To cure (preserve/treat) something until it is reduced down in volume or strength.
Actually means
To make a liquid thicker or stronger by cooking or treating it for a long time.
Usage tip
Highly specialized; mainly used in food science, cheesemaking, and industrial preservation contexts. Not in general everyday use.
Words that pair with "cure down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
brine syrup solution mixture salt
How to conjugate "cure down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cure down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cures down
he/she/it
Past simple
cured down
yesterday
Past participle
cured down
have + pp
-ing form
curing down
continuous
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