defatted

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Adjective
  • Now, Bell's diet focuses on leaner meats and tasty salads.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
  • Others on social media lean into bold colors or animal stripes, to play up the wild quality of the shape.
    Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Avocado peels are very fibrous and take a long time to break down in compost.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • While the leaves of full-size artichokes are fibrous with only a small fleshy base that's edible, the leaves of baby artichokes are completely tender and fully edible.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
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“Defatted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defatted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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