polished rice
- noun
:
arroz pulido
- Because it lacks certain nutrients, polished rice may lead to deficiencies if not supplemented.
Examples
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I bought some polished rice for dinner.
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In many Asian countries, polished rice is a dietary staple.
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Polished rice is preferred by some consumers for its appearance and texture.
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She prefers polished rice over brown rice.
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Sushi is typically made with polished rice, which gives it a delicate texture.
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For the best flavor, use polished rice when cooking traditional risotto.
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The recipe calls for polished rice, as it absorbs the broth during cooking.
Synonyms
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1.0
A soft white grain with its outer parts removed
Antonyms
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1.2
A type of rice with its brown outer layer left on and a nuttier, chewier taste and more fiber
How Refined
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'polished' describes the rice as having been made smooth/glossy or processed, so a learner who knows 'polished' and 'rice' can infer this refers to rice whose outer layers have been removed. This follows a regular adjective + noun pattern and is cross-linguistically common (milled/polished rice), making it readily understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Polished rice comes from the way the grain is treated. Rice is rubbed and washed until the outer 'husk' and brown layers are removed and the kernels look smooth and shiny, so the word polished describes rice with those outer parts taken away today.