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Sugar Beet (Noun)

Meaning 1

Form of the common beet having a sweet white root from which sugar is obtained.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The farmer planted a large field of sugar beet to harvest for the local sugar refinery.
  • Sugar beet is a cool-season crop that thrives in temperate climates with adequate moisture.
  • The sugar beet industry is a significant contributor to the local economy, providing jobs and revenue.
  • After harvesting, the sugar beet is processed to extract the sucrose, which is then refined into table sugar.
  • The sugar beet crop requires careful management to prevent pests and diseases that can reduce yields and affect sugar quality.

Hypernyms

  • Beta Vulgaris
  • Common Beet

Meaning 2

White-rooted beet grown as a source of sugar.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The farmer carefully planted the sugar beet seeds in the fertile soil, hoping for a bountiful harvest.
  • Sugar beet production has become a significant industry in many countries around the world.
  • The sugar beet processing plant was located near the fields where the beets were grown, reducing transportation costs.
  • Sugar beets are typically harvested in the fall, when the weather is cooler and the beets are mature.
  • The use of genetically modified sugar beets has become a topic of controversy among environmentalists and farmers.

Hypernyms

  • Beetroot
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