fortification
/ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण फ़ॉर्टिफ़िकेशन
किलेबंदी, प्राचीर, दुर्ग
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[C, usually plural]
a tower, wall or other strong structure built to defend a place against attack
किलेबंदी, प्राचीर, दुर्ग
- The ancient fortifications of Jaisalmer are still standing.
- the fortifications around the city
Synonyms defences ramparts bulwark stronghold fort
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[U]
the act of making a place or building stronger against attack
किलाबंदी करना, सुदृढ़ीकरण
- the fortification of the northern border
Synonyms strengthening reinforcement
Opposite weakening
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[U]
the process of adding vitamins or minerals to food to make it more nutritious
(खाद्य पदार्थों का) पोषण-संवर्धन, फ़ोर्टिफ़िकेशन
- the fortification of rice with iron
- Salt fortification with iodine has reduced goitre in India.
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Iodized salt and fortified rice are examples of food fortification used in India to fight malnutrition.
Iodized नमक और fortified चावल भारत में कुपोषण से लड़ने के लिए उपयोग किए जाने वाले food fortification के उदाहरण हैं।