untwisted
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of untwisted
Example Sentences
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"In contrast, an untwisted bilayer does not exhibit a net external magnetic field, as shown in earlier studies," says Peng.
From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026
Tight at first, a little funky when the screw cap is untwisted, this wine soon revels in its freedom and reveals juicy blackberry, boysenberry, cherry and raspberry flavors.
From Washington Post • May 12, 2022
There is a problem of missing context here; twists on tradition don’t really resonate when tradition is hard to find in its untwisted form.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2018
The tube was soon untwisted and 49 minutes later the radio trouble was tracked down: a circuit breaker had been left in the wrong position.
From Time Magazine Archive
Natalie’s face twisted and untwisted, like she was trying to decide.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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