untreated

Example Sentences

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Colder nights will bring a higher risk of sharper widespread frost, particularly in rural areas, with icy patches possible on untreated surfaces.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

At the same time, treated mice showed reduced sensitivity to pain, tolerated pressure better, responded more slowly to heat, and displayed increased activity compared to untreated animals.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

If untreated, acromegaly can lead to serious health problems and shorten life expectancy by about 10 years.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

The burst sent some 240 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and sinks into the Potomac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

In the untreated fields there was no trouble; the damage stopped at the border between treated and untreated fields.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson