creosote | ||
1. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic | |
Related terms: | compound organic_compound | |
2. | [ verb ] treat with creosote | |
Examples: | "creosoted wood" |
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Related terms: | process | |
3. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood | |
Synonyms: | coal-tar_creosote | |
Related terms: | compound organic_compound | |
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