precure

/priˈkjʊr/
verb
  1. To cure or treat something (such as food, wood, or rubber) before it is used or processed further.
    • You should precure the wood to prevent it from warping later.
    • Some recipes precure the meat by salting it before smoking.
    • The factory will precure the rubber sheets before shaping them into tires.
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