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preserved meat

[prɪˈzɜrvd mit]
nounpl: preserved meats
carne conservada
1. Meat that has been treated and stored to prevent spoilage, typically through methods such as salting, smoking, curing, or canning
Preserved meat was essential for long voyages at sea.
A carne conservada era essencial para as longas viagens marítimas.
2. Processed meat products prepared and packaged for extended shelf life
The deli sells various types of preserved meat including bacon and sausage.
A delicatessen vende vários tipos de carne conservada, incluindo bacon e linguiça.
Synonyms
cured meatprocessed meatsalted meatsmoked meat
Antonyms
fresh meatraw meat

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carne conservada
most common general term
Brazil
carne seca
specifically dried/jerky preserved meat
Brazil
embutido
sausage and cured meat products
Portugal
carne curada
specifically cured meat

Related Idioms & Phrases

salt-cured meat
cold cuts
charcuterie
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