pretreated
/priːˈtriːtɪd/
adjective
- Having been treated or prepared in advance.
- Use pretreated lumber for outdoor projects to prevent rot.
- The pretreated water is safe to drink after the final filtration.
- The pretreated fabric resists stains and wrinkles.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of pretreat.
- The technician pretreated the metal surface to prevent rust.
- She pretreated the carpet before shampooing it.
- They pretreated the patient's wound with antiseptic.