skimmed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having had the cream or fat removed: Describes a liquid, most commonly milk, from which the cream (the fatty layer) has been separated and taken off. This process reduces the fat content.
- Used of milk and milk products: Specifically applies to dairy items like milk, yogurt, or cheese that are made using this lower-fat milk.
Usage
- The adjective skimmed is used directly before a noun to describe it.
- It is the standard term in British English. In American English, the term "skim" (e.g., skim milk) is more common, but "skimmed" is also understood.
Examples
- Adjective:
- I prefer skimmed milk in my coffee.
- This recipe calls for skimmed yogurt.
- She buys skimmed milk to reduce her calorie intake.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While less common, "skimmed" can be used figuratively to describe something from which the most valuable or substantial part has been removed.
- The report was a skimmed version of the full investigation, lacking crucial details.
Variants and Related Words
- Skim (adjective, verb): The more common American English adjective form ("skim milk"). As a verb, it means to remove a substance from the surface of a liquid or to read something quickly to grasp the main ideas.
- Skimmed milk (noun phrase): The specific product.
- Semi-skimmed (adjective): Describes milk from which only some of the cream has been removed.
- Fat-free / Non-fat (adjectives): Close synonyms, especially in nutritional labeling, though the process of achieving a fat-free product may differ.
Synonyms
- Non-fat
- Fat-free
- Low-fat (note: "low-fat" is a broader category; skimmed is a specific type of very low-fat or fat-free milk)
Antonyms
- Whole
- Full-fat
- Creamy
Adjective
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used of milk and milk products from which the cream has been removed
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yogurt made with skim milk
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she can drink skimmed milk but should avoid butter
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