Category: M
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Mission
A broad statement of the purpose for which an organization, firm or institution exists and the specific function(s) it performs. The total and complete end result of all learning experiences. The achievement of the sum total of all goals and objectives.
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Minimum type size
The smallest type size that is permitted based on the space available for labeling on the PDP. If the area of the PDP is 5 sq. in. (32 sq. cm) or less, the minimum type size is 1/16-in. (1.6 mm); if more than 5 sq. in. but not more than 25 sq. in. (161 sq.…
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Minestrone
A thick, rich vegetable soup. Rather like Goldilocks, an Italian sitting down to dinner in a bear’s house or a restaurant may choose from three versions of the same vegetable soup: a light, thin version called minestrina; a heavy, thick version called minestrone; and a middle, “just right” version called minestra. Of these three soups,…
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Mince
To cut or chop into small pieces.
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Milliliter (ml)
Metric unit of liquid volume equal to one- thousandth of a liter. A metric unit of liquid measure that is equivalent to 1/10001. One thousandth of a liter. For practical purposes, a milliliter is equivalent to 1 cm3. The term milliliter (mL) is used when referring to liquid volume; cubic centimeter (cc) is used when…
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Milligram (mg)
Metric unit of weight equal to one-thousandth of a gram. The metric unit of weight measurement that is equivalent to 1/1000 of a gram. A unit of measurement of weight equal to one thousandth of a gram. One-thousandth part of a gram, abbreviated as mg. A measure of weight; 1/1000 of a gram.
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Microwave cooking
A method of cooking food by the heat produced as a result of microwave penetration of the food in a microwave oven. Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic energy (300 to 30,000 megaHertz). The realm of microwave cooking harnesses the power of electronic energy, which permeates the entirety of the food, enabling simultaneous and thorough cooking. It…
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Micron
One-thousandth of a millimeter. Also called micrometer. A unit of length convenient for describing cellular dimensions; the Greek letter μ is used as its symbol. A micron is equal to 10¯³ mm (millimeter) or 10-* A (Angstroms) or 0.00003937 inch. One thousandth of a millimeter or one twenty- five thousandth of an inch. A unit of…
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Microencapsulation
The process of forming a thin protective coating around a particle of a substance. Insertion of a drug or other active substance within a coating to improve the delivery of the active agent to a particular organ or tissue,
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Meuniere
Fish dipped in flour and sauteed in butter. This cooking method involves frying a food item, often fish, in a generous amount of butter until golden brown. The dish is then seasoned with various spices and garnished with complementary ingredients. This method is commonly referred to as “meunière,” which literally translates to “miller’s wife.” This…