| abstinence |
a refraining from consumption of alcohol. [1/2 definitions] |
| aflatoxin |
any of a group of toxic compounds produced by certain molds, esp. those in the genus Aspergillus. Consumption of food contaminated with these molds can cause liver disease and cancer. |
| albacore |
a variety of tuna found in warm to temperate waters, and often canned for human consumption. |
| consumerism |
the idea that the consumption of goods is beneficial to society or its economy. [1/2 definitions] |
| consumptive |
pertaining to use or consumption. [1/4 definitions] |
| fare |
something offered for consumption, such as food, drink, or entertainment, esp. in a commercial establishment such as a restaurant or theater. [1/5 definitions] |
| fishmonger |
one who sells fish for consumption. |
| fountain |
a counter in a store or restaurant at which one can purchase sodas and other ice cream dishes, and often a limited selection of other light food and drink, for consumption on the premises; soda fountain. [1/5 definitions] |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, esp. the consumption of alcohol. [1/2 definitions] |
| lotus-eater |
in The Odyssey, one of a group of people whose consumption of lotus fruit caused them to become dreamy and lazy. [1/2 definitions] |
| milk |
this liquid produced by cows or female goats and collected for human consumption. [1/7 definitions] |
| nonconsumption |
combined form of consumption. |
| nutritional |
pertaining to the consumption of foods or specific food substances that benefit one's health. [1/3 definitions] |
| off |
through the use or consumption of. [1/37 definitions] |
| offal |
the parts of a butchered animal considered unfit for human consumption; waste. [1/2 definitions] |
| overconsumption |
combined form of consumption. |
| ration |
to restrict use or consumption of (scarce goods) to authorized people in authorized amounts. [1/5 definitions] |
| smoked salmon |
salmon, usu. brine-cured, that has been smoked in preparation for consumption. |
| status offender |
a person who commits an act that is prohibited for one of his or her legal status, such as that of being a minor or a convicted felon. "Status offender" often refers to a minor who commits an act that is not illegal for adults, such as an act of truancy or alcohol consumption. |
| unclean |
impure or unfit for consumption, copulation, or ceremonial use, according to biblical laws. [1/3 definitions] |
| vegan |
one who abstains completely from the consumption of animal products, including meat, dairy products, and eggs. [1/3 definitions] |