"GRAS" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɡɹæs/ [General-American]
Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} GRAS
  1. (US, law) Acronym of generally recognized as safe: a designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts. Tags: US, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of Alternative form of: generally recognized as safe (extra: a designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by experts) Categories (topical): Law Related terms: GRAE
    Sense id: en-GRAS-en-adj-FkUY6WYG Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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