verb
- treating something beforehand or in advance of a main treatment or process
Usage: present participle of pretreat; commonly used in technical and industrial contexts
Examples
- The fabric requires pretreating with a special solution before dyeing.
- They are pretreating the water to remove impurities.
- Pretreating the wood surface ensures better paint adhesion.
- The company is pretreating the raw materials in their facility.
- Pretreating stains makes them easier to remove during washing.
- The medical team is pretreating patients before the main procedure.