Sentence examples for prevent the rot from inspiring English sources

The cypress and pine are also singular in their nature; for though they contain equal portions of the other elements, yet, from their large proportion of water, they are apt to bend in use; they last, however, a long time, free from decay; the reason whereof is, that they contain a bitter juice, whose acrid properties prevent the rot, and are not less efficacious in destroying the worm.

A: Perhaps you can prevent the rot from spreading by filling holes in the sill with epoxy resin sold by boating dealers.

Research has shown that the oils in these herbs help to prevent the rot and decomposition of potatoes.

If sitting on concrete, set the stringers on tar paper to prevent the rotting of the wood due to moisture.

You should also use a wedge to raise the bottom plate off the floor to allow moisture to escape from behind the wall and prevent the rotting of the bottom plate.

Once the seed is free, make sure you clean off the chaff to prevent the seeds from rotting.

For best results sprinkling a little horticultural sand or grit at the bottom of the hole will help ensure good drainage and prevent the risk of rotting, especially if you (like me) are gardening on heavy clay soils.

That would prevent the timber from rotting and giving off carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming, and would avoid using concrete, which releases carbon dioxide when it is made, the designers said.

Large populations of turtles are needed to prevent the overgrowth and rotting of seagrass beds, which are important for the safe breeding of fish and shrimp.

This will prevent the soil from rotting the wood.

Wrap meat products in newspaper and throw them out just before trash day to prevent the meat from rotting in your trash can.