defatted

adjective

as in lean

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  1. lean
  2. fibrous
Adjective
  • Does the advantage lean towards the alligator in the water and the bear on land?
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • A couple had sales for 80% lean beef ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of lean
Adjective
  • An annular tear is a small crack in the outer fibrous ring of a spinal disc.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Measles can cause a baby’s spleen to enlarge and the fibrous tissue around the organ to thin.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of fibrous
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