precleaning
/priːˈkliːnɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of cleaning something before it is used or before a main cleaning step.
- Proper precleaning of the surface helps the paint adhere better.
- Precleaning of the surgical instruments is done before sterilization.
- The factory added a precleaning stage to remove large debris from the raw materials.
adjective
- Related to or used for cleaning before a main process.
- The precleaning step is quick but important for the overall result.
- We installed a precleaning filter to catch dust before it enters the main system.
- The precleaning solution removes grease before the final wash.