Creosote

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈkriːəˌsəʊt/
• US IPA: /ˈkriːəˌsoÊŠt/

Origin

From German Kreosot, from kreas ("flesh") + soter ("preserver").

Full definition of creosote

Noun

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

Verb

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

Related terms

• creosote bush