Untreated

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not treated. not-comparable

    "The volume of the flame given out by the untreated wood was estimated at three times that given out by the best treated wood."

Adjective
  1. 1
    (of a specimen for study under a microscope) not treated with a reagent or dye wordnet
  2. 2
    not subjected to chemical or physical treatment wordnet
  3. 3
    not given medical care or treatment wordnet

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Example

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"Tom's bladder burst due to untreated venereal disease."

Etymology

From un- + treated.

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