100

absorbing

Taking in or soaking up a liquid or other

100

atmosphere

Gasses surrounding the earth or another planet that protect it

100

culinary

Having to do with cooking

100

extend

To make longer

100

landfills

Places to dispose of waste by burying it and covering it over with soil

100

Quality

Excellence

200

acidity

The level of acid in substances such as water or other liquids

200

bacteria

tiny organism that can sometimes cause sickness

200

deactivated

make something inactive by disconnecting or destroying it

200

financial 

relating to money

200

manufacturers

A person or company that makes goods

200

resources

Supply of money, materials, or food

300

adapted

Become adjusted to new conditions.

300

barrier

obstacle

300

decompose

Decay

300

industry

A particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity

300

modified

altered

300

rotting

Decaying or causing decay by the action of bacteria

400

antimicrobial extracts.

Something found in a natural resource that kills bacteria or mold

400

clamshell

A container with hinged parts that seals

400

deteriorate

Become progressively worse

400

infused

Soaked

400

moisture

Water or other liquids

400

sealing

Closing something securely

500

appealing

attractive or interesting

500

consume

To use a resource

500

edible

Able to be eaten

500

innovate

Make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products

500

nanotubes

Tubular molecules composed of a large number of carbon atoms

500

sustainable

Conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources

600

Opaque

(adj.): not able to be seen through.

600

oxidize

Combine with oxygen; can cause food to spoil

600

packaging

Materials used to wrap or protect good

600

patent

Obtain a legal document that states

600

prevalent

widespread;common

600

transparent films

See through covering

700

vacuum-sealed

Packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible removed before sealing