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creosote

/kɹˈiəsˌoʊt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
  2. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

verb

  1. treat with creosote
    “creosoted wood”

Synonyms for creosote

Words that rhyme with creosote

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