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sugar cane

1 of 1noun
/ˈʃʊɡɚ keɪn/
Forms:sugar canes
1

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

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  • The farmers grow sugar cane in large fields to produce sugar.
  • The sugar cane is harvested by cutting the tall stalks close to the ground.
  • In many tropical regions, sugar cane thrives due to the warm climate.
  • Processing sugar cane involves crushing the stalks to obtain the sweet juice.
  • Many products, such as molasses and ethanol, can be made from sugar cane.