Word: Skimmed
Part of Speech: Adjective
Basic Definition:"Skimmed" refers to milk or other dairy products from which the cream has been removed. Cream is the rich, fatty part of milk that makes it taste richer and thicker. When we say "skimmed milk," we mean that the milk has had most of its cream taken out, making it lower in fat.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "skimmed" to describe milk products, especially when you want to indicate they are lower in fat than regular versions.
It is often used in health contexts, where people choose lower-fat options for dietary reasons.
Example:
"She likes to drink skimmed milk in her coffee because it has less fat than whole milk."
"The recipe calls for skimmed yogurt, which is healthier than full-fat yogurt."
Advanced Usage:
In an advanced context, "skimmed" can also refer to other products or processes where a top layer or excess has been removed. For example, "skimmed" can be used in cooking to describe removing the foam from boiling liquids or in discussions about summarizing information (like "skimming" a text).
Word Variants:
Skim: (verb) To remove the top layer or excess from a liquid, or to read something quickly.
Skimming: (noun/verb) The act of removing something from the surface or reading through something rapidly.
Different Meanings:
Skimmed Milk: Milk with most of the cream removed, making it lower in fat.
To Skim: To read something quickly to get the main ideas, without focusing on all the details.
Synonyms:
Low-fat (when referring specifically to milk)
Non-fat (another term often used for skimmed milk)
Decreamed (less common, but can refer to the removal of cream)
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