Creosote (Verb)
Meaning
Treat with creosote; "creosoted wood".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Railway sleepers are creosoted to protect them from rot and insect damage.
- The power poles in the area were creosoted to extend their lifespan and prevent decay.
- The wooden fence posts need to be creosoted every few years to maintain their integrity.
- Old railway ties that have been creosoted can be reused in garden paths and other non-structural applications.
- The creosoted lumber used for the decking has held up well to the harsh marine environment.