usindikaji

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Meaning

The work of turning raw produce such as milk, fruit, grain, coffee or minerals into finished goods that last longer or sell for more.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from kusindika, to process. Viwanda vya usindikaji, processing factories; usindikaji wa mazao, crop processing. It goes with kuongeza thamani, adding value.

Examples

• Kiwanda cha usindikaji wa maziwa kimefunguliwa mjini.A milk processing factory has opened in town.
• Usindikaji wa matunda huongeza kipato cha wakulima.Fruit processing increases farmers' income.
• Wanawake walipata mafunzo ya usindikaji wa mihogo.The women received training in cassava processing.