Creosoting: meaning, definitions and examples
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creosoting
[ หkriหษหsoสtษชล ]
wood preservation
Creosoting is a process used to preserve wood by impregnating it with creosote, a toxic oily liquid made from the distillation of organic materials like coal tar. This method is effective in preventing decay and insect damage in wooden structures. Typically, creosote-treated wood is used for outdoor applications, such as utility poles, railway ties, and marine pilings. The process increases the wood's lifespan significantly, making it a popular choice in construction and landscaping.
Synonyms
chemical preservation, preserving, treatment.
Examples of usage
- The railway ties were treated with creosoting to extend their lifespan.
- Creosoting is common in the preparation of utility poles.
- We decided on creosoted wood for the outdoor deck to protect against rot.
Translations
Translations of the word "creosoting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น creosotagem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคเคธเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kreosotierung
๐ฎ๐ฉ creosoting
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะตะพะทะพััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ kreozotowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใชใชใฝใผใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท crรฉosotage
๐ช๐ธ creosotado
๐น๐ท kreozozlama
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋ ์ค์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฎููู ุงููุฑููุฒูุช
๐จ๐ฟ krezotovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ krezotovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็ ค็ฆๆฒนๅค็
๐ธ๐ฎ krezotiranje
๐ฎ๐ธ kreoรณsoting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะตะพะทะพััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ krezotlama
๐ฒ๐ฝ creosotado
Etymology
The term 'creosote' originates from the Greek words 'kreas' (meaning 'flesh') and 'sลtฤria' (meaning 'saving or preserving'). Initially, creosote was derived from the distillation of wood tar, and its preservative properties were recognized in the 19th century. The application of creosote in wood preservation became commonplace, particularly during the industrial era, as it provided a cost-effective means to enhance the durability of wood in construction. Over time, the method of creosoting evolved, and today it primarily uses creosote produced from coal tar, which is a byproduct of carbonization processes. Health risks associated with creosote have led to increased regulation and scrutiny of its use in some countries, although it remains a favored method in specific industries for its efficacy.