is similar to
(used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity)
is similar to
(of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed
"polished rice"
is similar to
having been subjected to partial processing
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(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
"a finished product"
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free of extraneous elements of any kind
"pure air and water"; "pure gold"; "pure primary colors"; "the violin's pure and lovely song"; "pure tones"; "pure oxygen"
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subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
"the sludge of treated sewage can be used as fertilizer"; "treated timbers resist rot"; "treated fabrics resist wrinkling"