pretreatments
Steps before processing
Pretreatments are preparatory processes applied before a main treatment.
In medicine, a pretreatment might be administered before chemotherapy to reduce side effects.
In manufacturing, surfaces undergo pretreatments before painting or coating to improve adhesion: The metal requires pretreatment before powder coating.
Water pretreatment removes contaminants before purification.
Making ready beforehand
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
sizing · gesso · basecoat · etching · degreasing · anodizing · sandblasting · surfacer
Completely saturated with liquid
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
degreasing · washing · rinse · bleach · soap · laundering · scouring · brushing
Soaking food in flavored liquid
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
curing · blanching · scalding · velveting · salting · smoking · pickling · infusing
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- adjuvantImmunity-boosting additive
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
preoperative · premedication · antibiotics · antivirals · antifungals · vaccination · sedation · anesthesia
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
Process of becoming steady
- consolidationCombining into unified whole
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
- archivalOf preserved documents
acid-free · anoxic · desiccant · lining · backing · desalination
priming
Making ready beforehand
- sandingFriction-smoothing a surface
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
sealer · sizing · gesso · basecoat · etching · degreasing · anodizing · sandblasting · surfacer · levelling
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
sanitizing · degreasing · washing · rinse · bleach · soap · laundering · scouring · brushing · descaling
marinating
Soaking food in flavored liquid
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
seasoning · curing · blanching · scalding · velveting · salting · smoking · pickling · infusing · massaging
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- adjuvantImmunity-boosting additive
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
prophylaxis · preoperative · premedication · antibiotics · antivirals · antifungals · vaccination · sedation · anesthesia · sterilization
scouring
Vigorous abrasive cleaning
- desizingRemoving protective coating from fabric
- bleachingChemical color removal
- singeingSuperficial burning
degumming · carbonizing · fulling · crabbing
stabilization
Process of becoming steady
- consolidationCombining into unified whole
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
archival · acid-free · anoxic · desiccant · lining · backing · desalination