creosote
/kɹˈiəsˌoʊt/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic
- a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood
verb
- treat with creosote
“creosoted wood”
Synonyms for creosote
Words that rhyme with creosote
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