Definitions

1. verb

to treat or preserve wood with a solution of creosote or other chemicals, especially to protect it from rot or insects.

“The park ranger instructed the volunteers on how to rosinate the wooden bridges to prevent termite damage.”

2. verb

to treat or preserve in a way that prevents decay or rot, especially by exposing to chemicals or heat.

“The museum used a special technique to rosinate the ancient scrolls, preserving them for future generations.”

3. noun

a solution of creosote or other chemicals used to treat or preserve wood.

“The carpenter applied a rosinate to the wooden planks to protect them from moisture and decay.”