uncoated

adjective

un·​coat·​ed ˌən-ˈkō-təd How to pronounce uncoated (audio)
: not covered with a coating : not coated
uncoated cast-iron pans
uncoated paper

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These Dutch ovens are made of raw, uncoated cast iron. Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025 Yes, according to the Department of Environment and Conservation, burning leaves and other debris — such as branches, tree limbs, twigs, lawn clippings, woody vegetation, yard trimmings, clean unpainted/uncoated wood, or untreated lumber — is allowed in Tennessee. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025 These are easier to clean than uncoated cast-iron grates. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025 That rule applies to food waste like vegetable scraps, meat, and dairy; uncoated paper with food waste on it (paper towels, oily pizza boxes); and yard waste. Erin Schwartz, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncoated

Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncoated was in 1663

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“Uncoated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncoated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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