uncoated

/ˌʌnˈkəʊ.tɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈkoʊ.t̬ɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkō-təd/ (ame, mw)

uncoated — adjective

  • uncoatedpositive
  • more uncoatedcomparative
  • most uncoatedsuperlative

1. An uncoated object or surface has not been given an extra layer on top for prote

1.形容詞B2
釋義

An uncoated object or surface has not been given an extra layer on top for protection, decoration, or finishing.

例句

Samir chose uncoated paper for the wedding invitations he designed.

collocation: uncoated + paper (surface material)

The uncoated metal railing began to rust after one rainy season.

同義詞
  • bare

    emphasises nothing at all on the surface, not just no coating

  • untreated

    means no chemical treatment applied; broader than just a surface layer

  • unfinished

    implies the final surface work (painting, varnishing) was never done

反義詞
  • coated

    has a covering layer applied to the surface

  • varnished

    specifically given a clear protective coat, often on wood

  • lacquered

    finished with a hard, glossy coating

常見錯誤

❌I prefer uncoated vegetables.' (confusing 'uncoated' with 'untreated' or 'unprocessed').
✅I prefer uncoated paper for my sketchbook.
💡'uncoated' only refers to man-made surface layers, not to natural or food states.