defatted

Definition of defattednext

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Adjective
  • Employment at Mountain High tied to snow Employment during the winter season can fluctuate from 200 workers in lean times to 800 workers in robust conditions, McColly said.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
  • High-protein foods rich in amino acids include lean meats like chicken and turkey, soy, nuts, seeds, beans, and fish such as salmon and tuna.
    Allison Forsyth, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • This fibrous gel later gets broken down by bacteria in the large intestine, which ends up providing a small amount of calories, per the FDA.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Most fiber lives in the skins and fibrous meat of fruits and vegetables.
    Brandi Jones, Health, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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