Definition

Not treated with chemicals to remove color or whiten it, often used to describe natural materials or products.

Example

I prefer to use unbleached flour for my baking because it retains more nutrients.

Conversation

I just bought some unbleached flour for baking.

Oh really? I’ve heard it’s better for you than regular flour.

Yeah, it retains more nutrients since it’s not processed as much.

That sounds great! I should try using unbleached flour next time I bake.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbleached → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "bleached" (from Old English "bleacan", meaning to make white or to bleach). The word "unbleached" means not made white or not bleached.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'white' ('bleached') — that's why unbleached refers to something that hasn't been whitened.

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