creosote (n.)

  1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic

  2. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

    [ Syn: coal-tar creosote ]

    creosote (v.)

  1. treat with creosote; creosoted wood'

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