CEFR C1

uncoated

adjective

Meaning

Lacking a protective, decorative, or functional layer of material on the surface.

Examples

The pharmaceutical company released an uncoated tablet that dissolves more rapidly in the stomach.
Architects often choose uncoated steel for modern buildings to allow for a natural, weathered patina.

Synonyms: bare, raw, exposed, unfinished

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uncoated (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ʌnˈkoʊtɪd

Definition

Lacking a protective, decorative, or functional layer of material on the surface.

Examples

The pharmaceutical company released an uncoated tablet that dissolves more rapidly in the stomach.
Architects often choose uncoated steel for modern buildings to allow for a natural, weathered patina.
Uncoated lenses may produce more glare when exposed to direct sunlight.

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