pretreatment
|pre-treat-ment|
B2
/priːˈtriːtmənt/
preparation before main process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pretreatment' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'treatment' from Old French 'traitement', which meant 'management or handling'.
Historical Evolution
'treatment' changed from the Old French word 'traitement' and eventually became the modern English word 'treatment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'treatment' meant 'management or handling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of treating something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of treating something in advance, often to prepare it for further processing or use.
The pretreatment of the fabric ensures better dye absorption.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 20:34