untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
ˌən-ˈtrē-təd 
: not treated
untreated wastewater
especially
: not improved or controlled medically
an untreated case of pneumonia
untreated diabetic patients
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untreated wool
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That would quickly turn many roads snow-covered, leading to dangerous traveling conditions on untreated surfaces, according to the statement.
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The business case for investing in pediatric surgery is the extraordinary returns brought by alleviating the long-term economic burden of untreated conditions.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Freezing fog can limit visibility to three miles or less as well as create slick spots on untreated bridges and overpasses, according to the weather service.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Read on to learn why there’s plenty of risk—and zero benefit—to forgoing tap for untreated sources.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
The business case for investing in pediatric surgery is the extraordinary returns brought by alleviating the long-term economic burden of untreated conditions.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Freezing fog can limit visibility to three miles or less as well as create slick spots on untreated bridges and overpasses, according to the weather service.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Read on to learn why there’s plenty of risk—and zero benefit—to forgoing tap for untreated sources.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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untreated
adjective
un·treat·ed
-ˈtrēt-əd
: not subjected to treatment
an untreated disease
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