unpatented

English

Etymology

un- + patented

Adjective

unpatented (not comparable)

  1. Not patented.
    • 2007 October 10, Celia W. Dugger, “In Africa, Prosperity From Seeds Falls Short”, in New York Times:
      Developed with financing from wealthy countries and private foundations, the New Rices for Africa, or Nericas, are unpatented and may be grown by anyone.

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