treater
One who or that which treatsOne who or that which treats.
» About how many trick-or-treaters came to your house?
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2 sensesOne who or that which treats.
A vessel used to treat oil-water emulsions by any of several mechanisms so that the oil can be accepted by the pipeline or transport.
- someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement)
Examples
10 sentencesAbout how many trick-or-treaters came to your house?
Last Halloween, we didn't get many trick-or-treaters.
There are less trick-or-treaters this year.
Alberto gave the trick-or-treaters some candy.
Pietro was left to provide for the trick-and-treaters.
Origin
From treat + -er.From treat + -er.
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Forms
plural: treatersSynonyms
2 synonyms- someone who negotiates (confers with others in order to reach a settlement):negotiatornegotiant
Word family
4 related wordsSee also
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