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caking

 

[ ˈkeɪ.kɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

baking process

Caking refers to the formation of lumps or clumps in a substance, often as a result of moisture or pressure. It can occur in baking when ingredients like flour or sugar aggregate, leading to a less desirable texture in cakes and baked goods.

Synonyms

aggregating, clumping, lumping

Examples of usage

  • The sugar started caking due to humidity.
  • Ensure that the flour does not cake in the mixing bowl.
  • Caking can ruin the consistency of your frosting.
Context #2 | Noun

textile industry

Caking in this context refers to the build-up of residue or material that hardens on surfaces or in machinery, often necessitating cleaning or maintenance. It is commonly related to the textile industry where dyes and chemicals can cake on equipment.

Synonyms

buildup, deposit, residue

Examples of usage

  • Caking on the machine can lead to operational issues.
  • Regular maintenance helps prevent caking in textile equipment.
  • During the dyeing process, caking may affect the quality of the fabric.

Translations

Translations of the word "caking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formação de bolos

🇮🇳 केक बनाना

🇩🇪 Kuchenbacken

🇮🇩 pembuatan kue

🇺🇦 випікання тортів

🇵🇱 pieczenie ciasta

🇯🇵 ケーキ作り

🇫🇷 préparation de gâteaux

🇪🇸 hornear pasteles

🇹🇷 pasta yapımı

🇰🇷 케이크 만들기

🇸🇦 صنع الكعك

🇨🇿 pečení dortu

🇸🇰 pečenie koláča

🇨🇳 烘焙蛋糕

🇸🇮 pečenje tort

🇮🇸 kaka bakstur

🇰🇿 кекс пісіру

🇬🇪 ტორტის გამოცხობა

🇦🇿 kek bişirmə

🇲🇽 hornear pasteles

Etymology

The term 'caking' originates from the Old English word 'cake,' which itself derives from the Norse word 'kaka.' The evolution of the word has maintained its link to baked goods, where the concept of forming a cake is both literal and metaphorical. In earlier contexts, the use of 'cake' included not only the dessert but also the idea of something being formed or compacted together. The term has evolved to describe various processes across different fields, including baking, construction, and material science, illustrating the diverse applications of the concept of forming lumps or aggregates. By the late 19th century, the term began to be used more broadly in industries dealing with powders and granular substances, referring to the unwanted clumping that can occur due to factors like moisture, heat, or pressure.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,794, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.