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unformulated

unformulated

7.8
Containing only the active ingredient and not ready to use
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnˈfɔːrmjʊleɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no formulado
  • Some pesticides are sold in an unformulated state and must be mixed before use.

Examples

  • This medication is unformulated and needs to be mixed.

  • The lab received unformulated samples for testing.

  • The laboratory ordered unformulated chemicals to create custom solutions for their experiments.

  • Buying unformulated products allows manufacturers to control the final composition of their goods.

  • Some pesticides are sold in an unformulated state and must be mixed before use.

  • The laboratory ordered unformulated chemicals to create custom solutions for their experiments.

  • Buying unformulated products allows manufacturers to control the final composition of their goods.

Synonyms

unadulterated
vsunformulated
10 6.7

Pure and not mixed with anything else

is the active ingredient alone rather than a finished mixture
undiluted
vsunformulated
5 4.6

Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid

is supplied as the active component without added solvent rather than a final mix
unprocessed
vsunformulated
5 3.4

Not changed from its natural form

is more specific, meaning the lone active substance, not a finished product
uncontaminated
vsunformulated
3 5.2

Free from harmful or unwanted things

is about being the single active part, not about absence of pollution
unrefined
vsunformulated
3 4.4

In its natural raw state without processing

focuses specifically on the active ingredient, not on rawness or processing
unmixed
vsunformulated
1 3.6

Completely pure with nothing added

is the single active component not turned into a product mix
unblended
vsunformulated
1 5.8

Not mixed with other ingredients, showing its own taste or color

is presented as the lone active component, not a combined product
unmingled
vsunformulated
8.0

Pure and not mixed with other things

is provided only as the active substance, not in a finished form
uncompounded
vsunformulated
8.6

Not joined with other parts

is the solitary active element rather than part of a compound product

Antonyms

497 1.0

Having all needed parts and nothing missing

finished
  • Specialized
1 1.0

Made and ready to use or sell, often with a smooth surface

How Formulated

finished
  • Specialized
1 1.0
unformulated
  • Specialized
7.8

Surface Forms

unformulated positive

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.