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Definition of uncured

uncured

/ˌʌnˈkjʊrd/
un · cured
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uncured Lexical Profile

uncured Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not preserved by salting, smoking, drying, or the addition of synthetic chemical nitrates (especially of meat, fish, or agricultural produce).

Example

"She bought a package of uncured bacon from the local butcher."

2

Not yet hardened, set, or vulcanized through a chemical reaction, heat, or drying (of concrete, resin, rubber, or paint).

Example

"Workers must wear protective gloves when handling uncured epoxy resin."

3

Not healed or restored to health; still afflicted by a disease, condition, or harmful habit.

Example

"Left uncured, the infection can spread to surrounding tissues."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In commercial food labeling, "uncured" meats are typically still preserved using natural sources of nitrates (such as celery powder or sea salt) rather than synthetic sodium nitrite.

• Rhymes for uncured

• Nearby Words

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uncurably
uncurbed
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uncurious
uncurl
uncurved

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncured. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncured
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