as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
untreated wool
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Recent Examples of untreated
Police said nearly all the dogs that were surrendered tested positive for whipworm, an intestinal parasite known to cause anemia that, if left untreated, can eventually result in the death of an animal.
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Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
If left untreated, screwworm infestations can eventually kill the animal host within seven to 14 days.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
On an untreated surface, removing a sulfur atom requires around 30 electron volts, but that threshold drops to roughly 10 electron volts with fluorine treatment and about 14 electron volts with oxygen, lowering the risk of damaging deeper layers.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Beyond being unsightly, mold can also wear down grout over time and contribute to poor indoor air quality if left untreated.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for untreated
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
If left untreated, screwworm infestations can eventually kill the animal host within seven to 14 days.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
On an untreated surface, removing a sulfur atom requires around 30 electron volts, but that threshold drops to roughly 10 electron volts with fluorine treatment and about 14 electron volts with oxygen, lowering the risk of damaging deeper layers.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
Beyond being unsightly, mold can also wear down grout over time and contribute to poor indoor air quality if left untreated.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for untreated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
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More than 35 percent of ballots in Los Angeles County remain unprocessed.
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In California’s primary election, held June 2, thousands of ballots remain unprocessed according to the state’s ballot-tracking website.
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So there’s already a natural connection between Steinbach and Anderson.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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My restaurant specializes in this dish of raw fish ‘cooked’ in fresh citrus juice.
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Across her decades-long career, Atwood’s books have consistently been described as controversial or explicit for their raw and inventive depictions of power, gender, and politics.
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In my framework, the clearest structural marker of an AI-native organization is a chief AI officer reporting directly to the CEO.
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The enterprise is focused on creating internet-native strategies and to build campaigns, content, and experiences for its clients.
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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