Beneficiated

/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃieɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having been processed or refined to improve its quality or value, especially regarding ore or minerals.

Etymology

The past participle of 'beneficiate,' formed by adding '-ed' to the verb stem. In technical usage, it describes minerals that have undergone beneficiation.

Kelly Says

When you see the label 'beneficiated salt' or 'beneficiated flour' in the grocery store, it means minerals like iodine have been added back in—a process that literally makes the food more beneficial.

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