uncoated

Lacking any layer

Uncoated describes something lacking a coating or covering layer.

Uncoated paper has no glossy finish, giving it a matte appearance that absorbs ink differently.

Uncoated aspirin dissolves faster than coated tablets.

An uncoated pan has no nonstick surface: Season an uncoated cast-iron skillet before first use.

surface

bare

Lacking any covering

uncovered · unsealed · unfinished · untreated · naked · stripped · unvarnished · unlacquered · unpainted · unpolished

paper

stock

Goods kept for sale

newsprint · letterpress · absorbent · porous · matte · unbleached · recycled · pulp · printable · inkjet

texture

rough

Uneven in surface

coarse · tactile · abrasive · bumpy · uneven · nubbly · pebbled · ribbed · grooved · ridged

tablet

pill

Solid medicine dose

chewable · dissolvable · bitter · swallowable · generic · aspirin · vitamin · supplement · lozenge · dragee

cookware

pan

Shallow cooking vessel

iron · aluminum · stainless · reactive · unseasoned · metallic · copper

Categories
Opposites
surface treatment/covering

uncoatedcoated

Having a surface layer

covered · glazed · laminated · sealed · varnished

Family

coat, coating, coated, raincoat, overcoat, coats, clearcoat, undercoat, overcoating

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G