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Definition of pretreatment

pretreatment

/ˌpriːˈtriːt.mənt/
pre · treat · ment
Plural:pretreatments
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1

A preliminary processing, preparation, or application of a substance before a main treatment, manufacturing step, or medical procedure.

Example

"The fabric requires a chemical pretreatment to ensure the dye adheres evenly."

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• Rhymes for pretreatment

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pretoria
pretournament
pretreat
pretreatment
pretrial
prettifier
prettify

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