# treated

Pronunciation: say "TREE-tid" /ˈtɹiːtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of treat. — simple past and past participle of treat
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of treat. Use this form for something that already happened or was done.
   - _The hospital treated hundreds of patients during the outbreak._
   - _The surface was treated with a protective coating before painting._

## Adjective

2. Having been subjected to a treatment or deliberate process, such as cleaning, chemical change, or a protective coating.
   - Simple: Cleaned, changed, or protected by a special process.
   - _The treated fabric repels water and resists stains._
   - _Only treated lumber should be used for an outdoor deck._

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