Definition of
creosote has definitions from the field of chemistry
1
[ noun ] (chemistry) a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic

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compound organic_compound

2
[ verb ] treat with creosote

Examples

"creosoted wood"

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process

3
[ noun ] (chemistry) a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

Synonyms

coal-tar_creosote

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compound organic_compound

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Phonetic and Homophones

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