untreated
Britishadjective
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(of an illness, etc) not having been dealt with
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not having been processed in any way
untreated sewage
Example Sentences
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According to the authors, this approach can result in hypertension remaining undetected, untreated, or insufficiently controlled.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular problems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Keane said the problem was at least partly down to misconnections, where plumbing from housing developments is wrongly linked to surface water drains rather than sewers, sending untreated waste into waterways.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Brand says Pike had untreated manic episodes due to bipolar disorder and untreated PTSD.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
This did not happen on nearby untreated areas.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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