defatted

adjective

as in lean

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  1. lean
  2. fibrous
Adjective
  • The Canadian firm implemented automotive-style lean manufacturing protocols to speed up unit completion without compromising thermal performance standards.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Only FiftyPlusOne had rated the race as a toss-up, while nine other forecasters rated it as lean or likely Republican.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of lean
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  • Pumpkins bred for carving may be too fibrous for puree, but they can still be cooked and added to a delicious fall stew, soup, or chili.
    — Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
  • However, the forest floor of its habitats is densely covered with fibrous plant material that may trap spores, Senanayake said.
    — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fibrous
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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