adj
Meaning 1
Suitable for human or animal food.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- food-grade rice starch
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
food-grade
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adj
Meaning 2
Permitted to be used with or to contact food; safe for use with or around food.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- food-grade plastic
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From food + grade. Originally US.