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Definition of pretreat

pretreat

/ˌpriːˈtriːt/
pre · treat
Adjective:pretreated
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Past Simple:pretreated
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Past Participle:pretreated
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Present Participle:pretreating
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pretreat Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To subject a material, surface, or substance to a preliminary chemical or physical process in order to prepare it for further processing or cleaning.

Example

"Always pretreat tough laundry stains with a liquid detergent before putting the garment in the washing machine."

2

To administer a therapeutic agent, medication, or procedure to a patient or biological sample prior to a primary medical intervention or experiment.

Example

"The clinical team decided to pretreat the patient with antihistamines to prevent an allergic reaction during the infusion."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pretreat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pretreat
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