Creosote
WordNet
noun
(1) A dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
(2) A colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
verb
(3) Treat with creosote
"Creosoted wood"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from + .
Noun
- A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
- A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
- The creosote bush.
Verb
- To apply creosote.
- As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.