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untreated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈtɹitɪd// UK //ʌntɹˈiːtɪd// un·treat·ed

adj. describes something that has not been cleaned, fixed, or changed by a special process. You use this for things like dirty water, raw wood, or a sickness that a doctor hasn't helped yet.

adj. not having undergone a specific chemical, physical, or medical process. Often describes raw materials, environmental waste, or medical conditions that have not received clinical attention.


SIMPLE

Drinking untreated water from the river can make you very sick.

CONTEXTUAL

The furniture is made from untreated pine, so you will need to paint or varnish it yourself.

COMPLEX

If left untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of the body and cause permanent damage to the surrounding tissue.

Antonyms
Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun or a predicative adjective after a linking verb like 'remain' or 'be'.

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