treater

noun

treat·​er

ˈtrētə(r), 

-ētə-

plural -s

1

: one that negotiates terms of a settlement : negotiator

2

[treat entry 1 + -er] : one that treats: such as

a

: one that treats materials (as timber, oil, or beer) with chemicals

b

: an apparatus (as an agitator) for treating materials

Word History

Etymology

Middle English treyter, from Middle French traiteur, from traitier to treat, negotiate + -eur -or

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Rhymes for treater

• beater
• cheater
• dieter
• eater
• heater
• liter
• litre
• meter
• metre
• neater
• praetor
• seater