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Definition of Pretreats
1. pretreat [v] - See also: pretreat
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pretreats
Literary usage of Pretreats
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Oregon Watersheds: Many Activities Contribute to Increased Turbidity During edited by Barry T. Hill (1999)
"... Eugene, and Sandy—which pretreats the water with chemicals to cause sediment
to settle out of the water prior to filtering it through sand beds—Salem's ..."