creosote

[US]/'kriːəsəʊt/
[UK]/'kriə'sot/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of oil obtained by distillation of wood, also known as wood tar or coal tar
vt. to treat with creosote
Word Forms
Past Participlecreosoted
Present Participlecreosoting
Past Tensecreosoted
Pluralcreosotes

Example Sentences

Creosote, Gambir, Cortex Phellodendri, Radix Glycyrrhizae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae.

The wooden fence was treated with creosote to prevent rotting.

Creosote is commonly used to preserve railroad ties.

The strong smell of creosote filled the air near the train tracks.

Creosote is known for its ability to resist insects and fungi.

The creosote plant is native to the southwestern United States.

The creosote smell lingered in the air long after the railroad passed through.

Some people are allergic to the fumes given off by creosote.

Creosote can be harmful to aquatic life if it leaches into water sources.

The creosote bush is a common sight in the desert landscape.

The creosote stains on the deck needed to be cleaned off before repainting.

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