Reference meaning
creosote
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a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
Other meanings
2. noun
a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
3. verb
treat with creosote
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