fish stock
The term "fish stock" can refer to either the population of fish within a specific area or a culinary liquid made from fish.
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Definition
C1Fisheries Management
(technical, environmental)A population of fish within a specific area, managed for sustainable fishing practices.
Example
- Scientists are studying the fish stock to determine sustainable fishing quotas.
- The decline in fish stock has raised concerns about overfishing.
B2Culinary
(cooking)A liquid made by boiling fish bones and vegetables, used as a base for soups and sauces.
Example
- She prepared a fish stock to use in her seafood chowder.
- The recipe calls for fish stock to enhance the flavor of the soup.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fish stock":
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