creosote
creosote
Definition
creo·sote (krē′ə sōt′)
noun
- a transparent, oily liquid with a pungent odor, obtained by the distillation of wood tar and used as an antiseptic
- 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 -·sot′ed, -·sot′·ing
to treat (wood, etc.) with creosote
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.
- use: In a BBC2 transmission " Wild in Your Garden " in May 2003, Simon King advised using creosote soaked rags to repel badgers.
- derive: Wood creosote derived from wood tar differs in composition from coal tar.
- contain: This is true of all woodstoves, but with dirty combustion this contains corrosive creosote and soot as well.
Modifies a noun
- bush: Smith, L.M. ( 1937 ) Dermatitis caused by creosote bush.
- product: Anyone supplying, storing or using creosote products after that date may be liable for prosecution.
- oil: They were " very dirty and smelled strongly of creosote oil with which the sleepers are soaked.
- preservative: This method is suitable for CCA and creosote preservatives, and gives the highest standards of protection.
- substitute: Other fencing was painted and the animal houses were given a coat of creosote substitute waterproofing and repairs carried out.
- work: If sparks from the fire crossed the road it would get to a nearby creosote works and more timber.
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