creosote
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt//ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/noun
Definitions
A pale yellow oily liquid, containing phenols and similar compounds, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood tar, once used medicinally.
A similar brown liquid obtained from coal tar used as a wood preservative.
The creosote bush.
verb
Definitions
To apply creosote.
Example: As the fence is exposed he will creosote it for protection.