Pretreatment

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈtɹitmənt/

Pretreatment (noun)

  1. The process of preparing something before the main treatment or action occurs.

Examples

  • The pretreatment is essential before starting the main procedure.
  • Pretreatment is the first step in the process.

Common collocations: perform a pretreatment, complete the pretreatment, undergo pretreatment

Synonyms of Pretreatment

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Pretreatment

  • refers to care given after the main treatment.