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creosote

noun verb

a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Definitions

noun

  1. a dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar; used as a preservative for wood

noun

  1. a colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar; used as an antiseptic

verb

  1. treat with creosote

    “creosoted wood”

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Example Sentences

creosoted wood
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