Creosote

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

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

(verb.) treat with creosote; 'creosoted wood'.

录入:特丽萨

• Creosote is poisonous to insects and many small animals, and thus acts as a preservation not only against the elements but against animal life as well. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.
• Wood is soaked in creosote oil until it becomes thoroughly saturated with the oily substance. 伯莎M.克拉克. 科学通论.

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