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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Welsh Water said low-levels of cryptosporidium, a parasite which can cause stomach illnesses, were found during initial testing of the untreated water.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
They were more successful at identifying familiar objects, recognizing new ones, and detecting changes in their surroundings compared to untreated controls.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Hidden plumbing errors are sending untreated household sewage into rivers, polluting waterways without residents' knowledge.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
One facility, San Antonio de los Buenos, can’t handle the volume, so mostly untreated sewage pours through a canyon creek and into the Pacific 5 miles south of the border, U.S. officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
This did not happen on nearby untreated areas.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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