processed
adjective /ˈprəʊ.sest/
/ˈprɑː-/ Definition
› Processed food has had some sort of chemical or industrial treatment in order to cook it, preserve it, or improve its taste or appearance: processed cheese/meat highly processed convenience foodsPreserving and storing foodVarious qualities of food
(Definition of processed adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- cordon bleu adjective
- creamy adjective
- crispy adjective
- crunchy adjective
- crusty adjective (HARD LAYER)
- diet adjective
- isotonic adjective
- kosher adjective
- lean adjective (NO FAT)
- long-life adjective
- macrobiotic adjective
- mealy adjective
- non-fat adjective
- raw adjective (NOT COOKED)
- salt adjective
- starchy adjective (FOOD)
- sugar-free adjective
- unsliced adjective
- untouched adjective
- vinegary adjective
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