hormone-free
|hor/mone-free|
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/ˈhɔːrmoʊn friː/
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/ˈhɔːməʊn friː/
without added hormones
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hormone-free' originates from the combination of 'hormone' and 'free,' where 'hormone' refers to a regulatory substance produced in organisms, and 'free' means 'without.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'hormone-free' emerged in modern English to describe products that do not contain added hormones.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without hormones,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes a product, especially food, that does not contain added hormones.
The milk is labeled as hormone-free.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45