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skim milk

noun

: milk from which all the cream and fat has been removed

Full Definition of SKIM MILK

: milk from which the cream has been taken —called also skimmed milk

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SKIM MILK Defined for Kids

noun

: milk from which the cream has been removed

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noun \ˌskim-\

: milk from which the cream has been taken—called also skimmed milk

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