meat pad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In plastic packaging, an absorbent pad placed underneath raw meat in order to absorb excess moisture and fluids (like blood) so as to prevent the buildup of harmful bacteria on the meat itself.

Word forms

meat pad meat pads

Etymology

From meat + pad.

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