untreated

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If left untreated, those conditions could become life-threatening.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Left untreated, the infestation can be deadly, and the parasites can quickly spread.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

At the same time, dissolved salts and minerals are guided away from the active area and deposited onto untreated sections of the panel called passive regions.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

All of those properties stand close to Coronado’s wide, sandy beaches — which means they all face challenges as waters are often fouled by the northward flow of untreated sewage from greater Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

This did not happen on nearby untreated areas.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson