Creosoted

/ˈkriːəsoʊtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Treated or soaked with creosote to make it resistant to decay and rot.

Etymology

Past participle of creosote, formed by adding -ed to the verb creosote, which derives from the noun creosote.

Kelly Says

Almost every wooden railroad tie you've ever walked past has been creosoted—it's one of the most widespread chemical treatments in industrial history, protecting millions of miles of track worldwide.

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