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adjective non·fat \ˈnän-ˈfat\

Definition of nonfat

  1. :  lacking fat solids :  having fat solids removed nonfat milk

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NONFAT Defined for English Language Learners

nonfat

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adjective

Definition of nonfat for English Language Learners

  • : having no fat : with the fat removed

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nonfat

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adjective non·fat \ˈnän-ˈfat\

Medical Definition of nonfat

  1. :  lacking fat solids :  having fat solids removed nonfat milk

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