Meaning & use

pelleted

adjective·Everyday

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Formed into small, compact pellets, or coated and treated in pellet form.

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The farmer fed the cattle pelleted grain rather than loose feed.

Pelleted wood pellets are burned in modern stoves as a cleaner alternative to logs.

A note on using this word

Pelleting compacts loose material into uniform pieces, making it easier to store, transport, and dispense consistently.

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