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Definition of "sieved" []

  • Passed through a sieve. (adjective)
  • Past participle of sieve (verb)

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Use "sieved" in a sentence
  • "Although there are a few gaps in this sequence, the deposits were extensively water-sieved, meaning we have a very full account of the biological remains, including fish."
  • "Some of the litter samples have already been sieved, but not yet been sorted for snail shells."
  • "The mixture is then cooked in a caustic solution, washed, blended, bleached, sieved out onto a wire frame, and set out to dry."
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