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untwisted

American  
[uhn-twis-tid] / ʌnˈtwɪs tɪd /

adjective

  1. not twisted.


Etymology

Origin of untwisted

First recorded in 1565–75; un- 1 + twist + -ed 2

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

Doctors of Colorado Springs Beth-El General Hospital recently untwisted the infant's fingers and palm, last week were getting ready to graft skin where needed and useful.

From Time Magazine Archive

He opened a set of iron-wrought doors; they twisted and untwisted into versions of the Arcanum's motto—Every student is a star!—in many different languages.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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