B2adjectivehealthenvironment
US/ʌnˈtriː.tɪd/
UK/ʌnˈtriː.tɪd/
not given medical care, or not cleaned or made safe with chemicals
In context
If left untreated, a small infection can become very serious.
The factory was fined for pouring untreated waste into the river.
Millions of people live with untreated depression because they are afraid to ask for help.
Words that go with untreated
adjective + noun
- untreated sewageUntreated sewage still flows into some canals in the city.
- untreated waterNever drink untreated water from streams when hiking.
- untreated wastewaterThe factory released untreated wastewater at night.
- untreated infectionAn untreated infection can spread to other parts of the body.
- untreated patientsUntreated patients are more likely to develop complications.
- untreated woodUntreated wood rots quickly in wet weather.