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Wheat vs. Whole-wheat
Wheat
/wiːt/Examples:
Farmers grew vast fields of wheat in the fertile valley.The bakery offers a delicious whole wheat loaf daily.She decorated the table with a bundle of dried wheat stalks.
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This word has no antonymsWhole-wheat
/ˈhoʊlwiːt/Examples:
Bake the cake with whole-wheat flour for a healthier treat.I enjoy a slice of whole-wheat toast in the morning.Whole-wheat pasta provides more fiber than regular options.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Wheat is a broader term, referring to the cereal grain itself, while whole-wheat specifies a type of product made entirely from wheat.
- Whole-wheat includes all components of the grain, meaning it retains more nutrients than just wheat which can be processed and refined.
- Remember that not all wheat products are whole-wheat, but all whole-wheat products are made from wheat.
- Think of whole-wheat as the unprocessed form of wheat that retains its whole structure.
- Wheat as a single term often indicates potential refinement, while whole-wheat highlights the inclusion of the whole grain.
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