tanalize
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tanalize (third-person singular simple present tanalizes, present participle tanalizing, simple past and past participle tanalized)
- (transitive) To treat with Tanalith (chromated copper arsenate), a wood preservative.
- 1975, Oxford Stone Restored: The Work of the Oxford Historic Buildings Fund, 1957-1974, Oxford Historic Buildings Fund:
- The Hall floor was completely removed and reconstructed with steel beams and tanalized timber joists, and refloored with a soft wood under-floor, and an English wainscot oak finish.