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."

Synonyms of processed

Words with a similar meaning to processed:

• treated
• refined
• manufactured
• synthesized

Antonyms of processed

Words with the opposite meaning to processed:

• raw
• unprocessed
• natural

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