cured

/kjˈɔːd/

/ˈkjʊɹd/

cured

freed from illness or injury

synonyms : healed

(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)

synonyms : vulcanised

(used of concrete or mortar) kept moist to assist the hardening

(used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable)

synonyms : aged

(used especially of meat) cured in brine

synonyms : corned

(used of hay e.g.) allowed to dry

Examples

1. Similarly, a cured ham will have more free glutamate than fresh pork.

2. The longganisa in the Philippines is a cured sausage.

3. A cured beef salad that's sliced thin.

4. Usually has some type of cured meat.