cured

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adjective. (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity).

adjective. (used of tobacco) aging as a preservative process (`aged' is pronounced as one syllable).

adjective. (used especially of meat) cured in brine.

adjective. Freed from illness or injury.