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pretreatment vs pre-treatment

Both "pretreatment" and "pre-treatment" are correct, but the preferred form is "pretreatment" as a single word. The hyphenated form "pre-treatment" is less common, but it may be used in specific contexts where clarity or emphasis is needed.
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pretreatment

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

The term "pretreatment" is used to refer to actions or processes that occur before a main treatment or procedure.
  • Beneath the streets of every city, a system of sewers and pumps conveys wastewater away from homes and businesses. Learn more about pretreatment here.

Alternatives:

  • preliminary treatment
  • preliminary process
  • preliminary step
  • preliminary action
  • preparatory treatment

pre-treatment

This is a correct term in English, but less common than "pretreatment".

The term "pre-treatment" is also used to refer to actions or processes that occur before a main treatment or procedure, but it is less commonly used than the single word form.

Alternatives:

  • preliminary treatment
  • preliminary process
  • preliminary step
  • preliminary action
  • preparatory treatment

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