untreated
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4.4
- adjective
- /ʌnˈtriːtɪd/
- Specialized
- So that data set is the resting untreated expression of the cell lines, which you can then correlate with how they respond.
Examples
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Hence, the use of untreated tags was recommended.
Academic text (1991) -
Seed potatoes are an unsprayed, untreated potato.
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Their work showed that if untreated, both Formosan and native colonies will begin to occupy vacated territory within days.
Academic text (2003) -
The treated sites maintained a robust bed of granulation tissue and minimal surrounding erythema, while the untreated sites appeared to be well healed with minimal erythema.
Academic text (2003) -
In the laboratory, researchers often examine untreated samples to understand their natural properties.
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The untreated specimens in the study provided valuable insights into cellular behavior without any interference.
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When observing untreated cells under the microscope, scientists can see their original structure and characteristics.
Synonyms
6
3.4
Not changed from its natural form
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3.2
Clean and without marks or dirt
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3.5
Cloth, hair, or wool that keeps its natural color with no added color
1
4.0
Clear and natural because it has no added color
How Stained
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2.6
- Specialized
1
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Untreated is made of un- 'not' and treat 'to apply a chemical or dye'. So untreated means 'not given a stain or chemical', which is why an untreated sample often shows no color under a microscope.