fortifying
verb
- 1
To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.
- 2
To impart strength or vigor to.
- 3
To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.
“Sherry is made by fortifying wine.”
- 4
To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.
“Soy milk is often fortified with calcium.”
noun
- 1
The process by which something is fortifyed.
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