The difference between Crude and Processed

When used as adjectives, crude means in a natural, untreated state, whereas processed means that has completed a required process.

Crude is also noun with the meaning: any substance in its natural state.

check bellow for the other definitions of Crude and Processed

  1. Crude as an adjective:

    In a natural, untreated state.

    Examples:

    "crude oil"

  2. Crude as an adjective:

    Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

    Examples:

    "a crude shelter"

  3. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking concealing elements.

    Examples:

    "a crude truth"

  4. Crude as an adjective:

    Lacking tact or taste.

    Examples:

    "a crude remark"

  5. Crude as an adjective (archaic):

    Immature or unripe.

  6. Crude as an adjective (grammar):

    Pertaining to the uninflected stem of a word.

  1. Crude as a noun:

    Any substance in its natural state.

  2. Crude as a noun:

    Crude oil.

  1. Processed as an adjective:

    That has completed a required process.

    Examples:

    "The processed data can now be used to generate statistics."

    "The bank returned her processed application by mail."

  2. Processed as an adjective:

    Modified through manufacture such as refinement or food processing.

    Examples:

    "Processed foods are of dubious nutritional value."

  1. Processed as a verb:

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