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creosote

The correct spelling is creosote.

How to pronounce creosote

noun

IPA: /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/

Say it like: Creo-sot-e

The correct spelling is creosote. A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally. For example: "As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection."

Usage Examples

As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
  2. 2.A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
  3. 3.The creosote bush.

verb

  1. 1.To apply creosote.

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