creosote

• Liquide huileux brun foncé ou noir, obtenu par distillation de goudrons de houille ou de bois, utilisé comme conservateur du bois et comme antiseptique.

A dark brown or black oily liquid derived from coal tar or wood tar, used as a wood preservative and antiseptic.

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1. C1formaltechnical

   A dark brown oil obtained from coal tar, used as a wood preservative to prevent rot and insect damage.

   Créosote (préservation du bois)

   • The fence posts were treated with creosote to protect them from the elements.
   • Creosote has a strong, distinctive smell that lingers for years.
   • Workers applied creosote to the railway sleepers to extend their lifespan.

   Synonymescoal-tar creosote

2. Chemical compoundC2formaltechnical

   A mixture of phenols and other organic compounds, also found in wood smoke and used in some medical applications.

   Créosote

   • Creosote is a byproduct of burning wood in a chimney.
   • The chemical composition of creosote varies depending on its source.
   • In the past, creosote was used in some cough syrups.

• Verbe signifiant traiter ou imprégner de créosote, une substance chimique utilisée pour la conservation du bois.

A verb meaning to treat or impregnate with creosote, a chemical substance used as a wood preservative.

1. Apply creosoteC1formal

   To treat or coat something, especially wood, with creosote for preservation.

   créosoter

   • The workers creosoted the fence posts to protect them from rot.
   • They creosoted the railway sleepers to extend their lifespan.
   • The old barn was creosoted every few years to prevent decay.