[ˈkriːəsəʊt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a dark brown oil containing various phenols and other organic compounds, distilled from coal tar and used as a wood preservative


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Origin:
mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kreas ‘flesh’ + sōtēr ‘preserver’, with reference to its antiseptic properties

[ˈkriːəsəʊt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- treat (wood) with creosote
(e.g: a creosoted wooden fence)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: coined in German from Greek kreas ‘flesh’ + sōtēr ‘preserver’, with reference to its antiseptic properties