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ˈwood pre·ser·va·tive N

wood preservative

zaščitno sredstvo n za les

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Zinc naphthenate is used as wood preservative. en.wikipedia.org

Much of the area is contaminated with creosote, a toxic wood preservative left behind by a factory there in the mid-1900s. calgaryherald.com

It's fine to let the wood weather naturally, but we'd still recommend applying a clear wood preservative every few years to block excess moisture. www.popularmechanics.com

It is also used to protect against diseases of fruit during storage and as a wood preservative. en.wikipedia.org

A majority of her work surrounded the quality and improvement of wood preservatives. en.wikipedia.org

It has been used at times to make dyes, other organic chemicals, and wood preservatives. en.wikipedia.org

Zinc chloride is often added to lumber as a fire retardant and can be used as a wood preservative. en.wikipedia.org

Wood preservatives can be used to prevent beetle infestation. en.wikipedia.org

Creosote is a cheap wood preservative compared with concrete or steel. vancouversun.com

A variety of applications exploit arsenic's toxicity, including the use of the oxide as a wood preservative. en.wikipedia.org

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