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PATENTED

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

(of devices and processes) protected by patent

Example:

they are patented inventions

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

proprietary (protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights)

 II. (verb) 

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Past simple / past participle of the verb patent

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