uncured

American  

[uhn-kyoord, uhn-kyurd] / ˌʌnˈkyʊərd, ˌʌnˈkyɜrd /

adjective

1. (of a disease or patient) not healed or relieved.

2. (of fish or meat) not preserved by smoking, salting, or the like.

3. (of concrete or mortar) not properly hardened by being kept damp.

4. (of tobacco, rubber, cheese, etc.) not processed, as by fermentation or aging.

5. (of a problem, failure, etc.) not resolved, corrected, or remedied.

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Example Sentences

Then put on gloves, so you don’t get the uncured epoxy on your skin.

From Washington Post

At one residence, they let a voter’s husband know she ought to take care of her uncured ballot as soon as possible.

From Washington Post

Stuffed with brussels sprouts, uncured bacon, cheese and caramelized onion, Trader Joe's Brussels Sprouts and Uncured Bacon Ravioli is a rich yet simple meal to enjoy for weeknight fall dinners.

From Salon

Bacon buying guide: What uncured, center-cut and other package terms really mean.

From Washington Post

Any bacon labeled “uncured” is a misnomer, because all bacon needs to be cured.

From Washington Post