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creosote definition

creo·sote (krē′ə sōt′)

noun

  1. a transparent, oily liquid with a pungent odor, obtained by the distillation of wood tar and used as an antiseptic
  2. a black, oily liquid with a pungent odor, obtained by the distillation of coal tar and used as a wood preservative

Etymology: Ger kreosot < Gr kreas (gen. kreōs), flesh (see crude) + sōtēr, savior < sōzein, to save, preserve < IE base *teu-, to swell (> tumor); so named (1832) by K. v. Reichenbach (1788-1869), Ger scientist

transitive verb creosoted -·sot′ed, creosoting -·sot′·ing

to treat (wood, etc.) with creosote

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creosote Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • treat: This Directive placed a ban on the use of creosote by amateurs, and places restrictions on the use of creosote treated wood.

Modifies a noun

  • bush: Smith, L.M. ( 1937 ) Dermatitis caused by creosote bush.
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