sulphofy

/ˈsʌlfəfaɪ, -ˌfaɪ, -ˌfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat with sulphur or a sulphur compound, especially to preserve or conserve wood

“The log was sulphofied to make it less prone to rot.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause to undergo a chemical change involving sulphur or a sulphur compound

“The wood was sulphofied to remove the moisture.”

3. noun

a substance that has been sulphofied, especially one used for preserving or conserving wood

“The sulphofied wood was used to build a fence.”

Synonyms

  • conservate
  • preservative

Antonyms

  • corrode
  • degrade