 creosote |
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| 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 | |
| Similar spelling: |
crosstie cross_out crossed cryesthesia Crosswhite Crowston Crossett crosscut crosstown crosstalk crosshead crow_step cross-town cross-eyed crocketed crocodile crossed_eye Crocket cryocautery croquet cross-dress crocked crooked crochet |
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