Dictionary Check: creosote

"creosote" is a valid word!

Scrabble 10 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

noun

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

noun

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

Synonyms:
verb

treat with creosote

Example: "creosoted wood"

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