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In Its Natural State

in its NACH-er-ul STAYT

/ɪn ɪts ˈnætʃərəl steɪt/

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InItsNaturalState

Dictionary meaning

In the condition that something exists without artificial modification, processing, or human intervention. Used in science, ecology, and food culture to emphasize purity, authenticity, or unaltered composition.

Examples

  • The conservancy preserves the grassland in its natural state for future generations.
  • The protein was studied in its natural state rather than after purification, to avoid introducing artifacts.

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