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Meaning of word creosote from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar. Used as an antiseptic.

Meaning : A dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar. Used as a preservative for wood.

Synonyms : coal-tar creosote

Meaning : Treat with creosote.

Example : Creosoted wood.

blow up (verb)
Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

precursor (noun)
A substance from which another substance is formed (especially by a metabolic reaction).

telescope (verb)
Crush together or collapse.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

guff (noun)
Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

with child (adjective)
In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

ordnance store (noun)
Military supplies.