English · Adjectives
processed
/ˈprəʊ.sest/
[/ˈprəʊ.sest/]
treated, manufactured
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having been changed or treated by an industrial method.
Example
Doctors warn that eating too much processed food can harm your health.
Doctors warn that eating too much processed food can harm your health.
Etymology
From the verb 'process' (Latin 'processus', advance) plus '-ed'.
How & Where It’s Used
Especially common in discussions of food and health.