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- Dictionarypitted/ˈpɪtɪd/
adjective
- 1. having a hollow or indentation on the surface: "his jowled and pitted face" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a fruit) having had the stone removed: "pitted black olives"
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Jun 23, 2024 · Pitted olives are olives devoid of their seeds, making them easier to use in cooking. The process of pitting involves removing the stone, which can be accomplished mechanically or manually. Pitted olives are commonly used in salads, dips and as toppings for pizzas and sandwiches.
Feb 1, 2024 · Summary. Edema is swelling due to a buildup of fluid in tissues. Pitting edema is when an indentation remains after pressing swollen skin. The effect may also be noticeable after removing a...
Jul 22, 2024 · Pitted keratolysis (also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum, keratoma plantare sulcatum, and ringed keratolysis) is a bacterial skin infection of the foot. The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the sole of the feet and toes, particularly weight bearing areas.
Apr 3, 2024 · Causes. Risk Factors. Diagnosis and Grading Scale. Treatment. Pitting edema occurs because of a buildup of fluids that causes swelling, usually in the lower body. Edema is called "pitting" when there's enough swelling to cause a “pit" when pressing on the affected area.
Oct 20, 2023 · While seeds and pits generally serve the same function, the key difference is that pits or ‘stones’ contain seeds. Many pitted fruits are actually known as drupes. For a fruit to be categorized as a drupe, it must contain one seed/stone or a single capsule with seeds inside.
Jun 30, 2023 · Sometimes detached nails are due to an injury or an infection. In other cases, nail separation is a reaction to a medicine or to a consumer product, such as nail hardeners or adhesives. Thyroid disease and psoriasis — a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches — also can lead to nail separation.
Jun 4, 2024 · Also known as peau d’orange, dimpling of the breast causes the skin to look like the pitting and uneven skin of an orange. Sometimes, the skin can also be red and inflamed, though the...
Aug 31, 2023 · No worries! We’ve got you covered with four different methods for getting those pesky pits out—including a couple of ideas that don’t require any special equipment. Let’s get pitting! Do you have to pit cherries before cooking? Unfortunately, yes, you have to remove the pits before cooking (and eating) cherries.
Oct 19, 2023 · When simply defined, a ventifact is any piece of rock that has been shaped, pitted, grooved or striated by sand or ice crystals blown by the wind. In fact, the Latin translation of “ventifact” is “make by wind”.
Jan 23, 2024 · At the grocery store, you usually find kalamata olives unpitted or pitted and packed in salt brine or vinegar in jars. Black olives are usually pitted and canned.
