defatted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defatted
Adjective
  • While her husband is not a federal worker, his job’s income is irregular and food benefits help the family get through leaner times, in addition to side gigs like driving for DoorDash.
    Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
  • As a result, his body got stronger and leaner, and the changes are showing up in his play.
    Omar Kelly October 29, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Asbestos is a fibrous material that was previously used in building materials due to its resistance to fire, heat and corrosion.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Mechanical recycling degrades polymer quality and can’t handle colored, multi-layer, or fibrous PET; chemical routes consume high energy and often yield intermediate monomers that require more processing.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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