uncured

adjective

un·​cured ˌən-ˈkyu̇rd How to pronounce uncured (audio)
: not cured: such as
a
: not subjected to a preservative process
uncured meats/cheeses
b
: not restored to health
an uncured patient
c
: not remedied or eliminated
a disease that has gone uncured

Examples of uncured in a Sentence

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The real cause of gel nail allergies is too much ‘wet’ or uncured gel getting into the skin. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024 The truck will offer the thin and crispy pizzas, which come in three options: uncured pepperoni, four cheese or supreme. Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 20 June 2024 Sometimes uncured tobacco powders were consumed during these procedures. Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024 From thick cut to uncured and dry rubbed, here's your guide to the best bacons at the supermarket. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncured 

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncured was in 1548

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“Uncured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncured. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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