CEFR B1

processed

adjective

Meaning

Changed, prepared, or treated by a special method, especially in manufacturing or by chemical or physical means.

Examples

The company sells processed cheese in individual slices.
This is a list of foods that have been minimally processed.

Synonyms: treated, refined, manufactured, synthesized

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processed (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒsɛst/

Definition

Changed, prepared, or treated by a special method, especially in manufacturing or by chemical or physical means.

Examples

The company sells processed cheese in individual slices.
This is a list of foods that have been minimally processed.
We are looking for natural ingredients, not heavily processed ones.

How to Use processed

processed by (prepositional phrase): Undergoing a specific treatment or action performed by an agent. — "The meat was processed by a local butcher."
processed into (prepositional phrase): Transformed into a particular form or product. — "The raw materials are processed into finished goods."

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