Raw

usgb/rɔː/
adjective

Not cooked or processed.

I like to eat raw vegetables in my salad.
Visual representation of "raw" - Not cooked or processed

Often appears as...

  • raw vegetables
  • raw meat
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Health Context

Often used to express healthful eating or the natural state of foods.

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I prefer my vegetables raw for maximum nutrients.
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Safety Concern

Can suggest potential danger when related to certain foods, like meat or eggs.

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Be careful with raw chicken; it could cause food poisoning.
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