unformulated
- adjective
- /ˌʌnˈfɔːrmjʊleɪtɪd/
- Specialized
- Some pesticides are sold in an unformulated state and must be mixed before use.
Examples
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This medication is unformulated and needs to be mixed.
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The lab received unformulated samples for testing.
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The laboratory ordered unformulated chemicals to create custom solutions for their experiments.
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Buying unformulated products allows manufacturers to control the final composition of their goods.
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Some pesticides are sold in an unformulated state and must be mixed before use.
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The laboratory ordered unformulated chemicals to create custom solutions for their experiments.
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Buying unformulated products allows manufacturers to control the final composition of their goods.
Synonyms
6
3.4
Not changed from its natural form
5
4.6
Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid
4
5.2
Free from harmful or unwanted things
2
4.4
In its natural raw state without processing
2
3.6
Completely pure with nothing added
1
6.7
Pure and not mixed with anything else
1
5.8
Not mixed with other ingredients, showing its own taste or color
1
8.0
Pure and not mixed with other things
1
8.6
Not joined with other parts
Antonyms
How Formulated
Surface Forms
Morphology
unformulated = formulated (transparent) = un + formulated
Although used in a technical pharmaceutical sense, the structure un- + formulated straightforwardly gives 'not prepared/formulated'.
Etymology
Unformulated is made of un- 'not' and formulate, which is related to formula 'a set mixture or plan', so it means 'not made into a final product or mixture'. That's why unformulated chemicals are just the active ingredient and must be mixed or finished before use.