What is "creosote" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does creosote mean in English? Meaning of creosote definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "creosote" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "creosote": a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic

Noun

  • Meaning: a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
  • Synonyms: creosote
  • Hypernyms: organic compound
  • Substance Holonyms: creosol
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkriːəˌsoʊt/

    Meaning of "creosote": treat with creosote

    Verb

  • Meaning: treat with creosote
  • Example: creosoted wood
  • Synonyms: creosote
  • Hypernyms: process treat
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkriːəˌsoʊt/

    Meaning of "creosote": a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

    Noun

  • Meaning: a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
  • Synonyms: coal-tar creosote creosote
  • Hypernyms: organic compound
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈkriːəˌsoʊt/

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