pretreated
Prepared in advance
Pretreated describes something that has undergone preliminary treatment before a main process.
Fabrics may be pretreated with chemicals to resist stains.
Seeds are pretreated to improve germination.
The pretreated wood resists rot better than untreated lumber.
In medicine, patients may be pretreated with medication before a procedure to prevent complications.
Having a surface layer
- primedMade ready beforehand
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
- anodizedCoated via electrolysis
galvanized · phosphated · plated · rustproofed · undercoated · impregnated · stabilized · inhibited
Soaked in flavored liquid
- brinedTreated with salt solution
- soakedThoroughly wet throughout
- curedRestored to health
- pickledPreserved in acidic solution
tenderized · seasoned · salted · infused · steeped · blanched · parboiled · fermented
Freed from microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- irradiatedExposed to electromagnetic energy
- autoclavedSteam-purified under pressure
decontaminated · purified · filtered · pasteurized · prepared · processed · cleaned
Chemically changed in hue
- bleachedHad color removed
- washedCleaned with water
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
- scouredCleaned by hard rubbing
preshrunk · softened · starched · fireproofed · waterproofed · mothproofed · sanforized · conditioned
Given protective injection
- fertilizedMade capable of developing
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- pelletedFormed into compact balls
- primedMade ready beforehand
scarified · stratified · germinated · conditioned · dressed
coated
Having a surface layer
- primedMade ready beforehand
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- conditionedTaught automatic responses
anodized · galvanized · phosphated · plated · rustproofed · undercoated · impregnated · stabilized · inhibited · anticorrosive
marinated
Soaked in flavored liquid
pickled · tenderized · seasoned · salted · infused · steeped · blanched · parboiled · fermented · smoked
sterilized
Freed from microorganisms
- sanitizedCleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- irradiatedExposed to electromagnetic energy
autoclaved · decontaminated · purified · filtered · pasteurized · prepared · processed · cleaned
dyed
Chemically changed in hue
- bleachedHad color removed
- washedCleaned with water
- mercerizedAlkali-treated for sheen
scoured · preshrunk · softened · starched · fireproofed · waterproofed · mothproofed · sanforized · conditioned · finished
inoculated
Given protective injection
- fertilizedMade capable of developing
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- pelletedFormed into compact balls
primed · scarified · stratified · germinated · conditioned · dressed