Creosoting

Creosoting
Creosote Cre"o*sote, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Creosoted} (-s?"t?d); p. pr. & vb. n. {Creosoting}.] To saturate or impregnate with creosote, as timber, for the prevention of decay.

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