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fortification

noun

the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

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Word length
13
Starts with
F
Ends with
N
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
A2

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ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

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noun

  1. the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

noun

  1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

noun

  1. the art or science of strengthening defenses

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