pressure-treated: Meaning and Definition of

pres•sure-treat•ed

Pronunciation: (presh'ur-trē"tid), [key]
— adj.
  1. (of wood) treated with a chemical or chemicals applied under pressure to reduce such problems as insect infestation, decay, and rotting.
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