unprocessed

adjective

un·​pro·​cessed ˌən-ˈprä-ˌsest How to pronounce unprocessed (audio)
-ˈprō-,
-səst
: not processed
unprocessed film
unprocessed foods
unprocessed files

Examples of unprocessed in a Sentence

unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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Start at the grocery store: When shopping for low-sodium foods, look for unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024 Her mother is a vegetarian, her partner doesn’t love spicy food and is allergic to everything from strawberries to unprocessed soy products, and her partner’s dad can’t eat onions nor tomato sauce. Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024 Yet, these health changes likely happen because of the diet’s focus on fruits, vegetables, and unprocessed foods. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Rather than revoking its export ban, Indonesia is now expanding it to other unprocessed minerals. Kristen Hopewell, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unprocessed 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unprocessed was in 1890

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unprocessed. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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