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candymaking

candymaking

3.4
Connected with making sweets such as chocolate
  • adjective
  • /ˈkændiˌmeɪkɪŋ/
  • US
translation icon : de fabricación de dulces
  • The chef demonstrated several candymaking techniques during the workshop.

Examples

  • The factory invested in new candymaking equipment to increase production.

  • The candymaking process requires precision and care.

  • She purchased a special thermometer for her candymaking projects at home.

  • Is candymaking your favorite hobby?

  • The chef demonstrated several candymaking techniques during the workshop.

  • She purchased a special thermometer for her candymaking projects at home.

  • The candymaking process requires precision and care.

Surface Forms

candymaking positive

Morphology

candymaking = candy + making (transparent) = candy + making

Formed from the clear compound 'candy' + 'making' and used attributively to describe things relating to candy production.

Etymology

Candymaking as an adjective is made from candy (from old qand, 'sugar lump') and making, so it describes things that are for or about making sweets.