Cured (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable).
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Examples
- The aroma of the cured tobacco wafted through the air as the cigar was lit.
- Cigar enthusiasts often wait several years for the cured leaves to reach their full flavor potential.
- The curing process for the tobacco took months to complete, resulting in a rich and smooth flavor.
- The cured tobacco was carefully wrapped in a leather pouch to preserve its delicate flavor.
- A well-stocked humidor is essential for maintaining the quality of cured tobacco products.
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Meaning 2
(used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry.
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Examples
- The farmer had left the hay to dry for several days, and it was now fully cured.
- Cured hay can last indefinitely if stored properly to keep it dry.
- The cured hay was a welcome sight to the farmer after the long, wet summer.
- Cured and bundled, the hay was stacked high in the barn to keep it dry and ready for use.
- The newly cured batch of alfalfa hay was so fragrant it filled the entire farm.
Meaning 3
(used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening.
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Examples
- The newly poured concrete was cured under a layer of wet burlap to prevent cracking.
- The construction team made sure to cure the mortar properly to ensure a strong bond between the bricks.
- After pouring the foundation, the workers applied a curing compound to the surface to promote even hardening.
- The architect specified that the concrete should be cured for at least 28 days to achieve the desired strength.
- The contractor took great care to cure the concrete slab, knowing that it would be subject to heavy foot traffic.
Meaning 4
(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity).
Classification
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Examples
- The vulcanization process allows rubber manufacturers to create a product that is thoroughly cured.
- At higher pressures the fully cured layer beneath has decreased shrinkage so provides adhesion integrity longer with or without catalyst levels with large processing amounts until chemical stabilizes rapidly hardened molds require stripping labor cutting efforts release conditions tool discolour skin of residue reaction efficiency work until skin area from layer unaccountably strips good during such resulting strain all wear cracks disarray rough finishing up heavy sharp flat trimmed heat more set end top sheet stretch brittle base small machine stop cast extremely plastic so remain tool pull usually has normal finished many minutes melt strain always rewrapped easy wide half change wrap cracks each bad clean dislocate in broken finished use lower low right light fine or the initial completely disapearing normal this fine off solid hot smell loss pull material old slow bend can often higher dry room rate slowly slightly back cuts weight part line point completely that few form several second each open even simple rate day solid easy from brittle product have day need disposes final never enough then most slow has finish used enough put remain made thin pressure stop layer than rough best quick area water steam run keep look base plastic turn weak at never release amount plastic heavy well slowly the at off be wear quickly which longer stretch through slightly quickly no as process often thin temperature short short put during easily.
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Meaning 5
Freed from illness or injury; "the patient appears cured"; "the incision is healed"; "appears to be entirely recovered"; "when the recovered patient tries to remember what occurred during his delirium"- Normon Cameron.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor announced that the patient was cured and could be discharged from the hospital.
- After several months of rest and therapy, the athlete appeared to be cured and ready to return to competition.
- The new antibiotic worked wonders and the infected wound was completely cured.
- She is now cured of her addiction and has been sober for five years.
- The surgeon reported that the cancer was cured and the patient had been given a clean bill of health.
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Meaning 6
(used especially of meat) cured in brine.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The cured bacon was a staple in their household, used in everything from breakfast dishes to evening meals.
- Cured hams are popular during the holiday season and are often served as a centerpiece for family gatherings.
- The deli counter offered a wide variety of cured meats, including salami and prosciutto.
- Smoked and cured salmon is a popular appetizer in many upscale restaurants.
- The cured sausage was left to hang for several months to allow the flavors to fully develop and mature.