Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pretreat
verb
/ˈpriːˌtriːt/
Definition
To treat or process something prior to its main treatment or use.
Examples
- Before painting the wall, you should pretreat it with a primer.
- The fabric was pretreat to enhance its durability.
- To improve adhesion, the surface must be pretreat with an appropriate chemical solution.
Meaning
The act of applying a preliminary treatment to materials or surfaces before the final treatment or application.
Synonyms
- preprocess
- prepare
- condition