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coal-tar creosote

/ˈkəʊl tɑː ˈkriːəˌsəʊt/

翻译: 煤焦油经分馏得到的一种粘稠油状液体,主要用作木材防腐剂,防止腐烂、真菌和昆虫侵害。具有特有的烟熏气味,也用于某些工业用途。

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/ˈkəʊl tɑː ˈkriːəˌsəʊt/C1formaltechnical
  • zh煤焦油经分馏得到的一种粘稠油状液体,主要用作木材防腐剂,防止腐烂、真菌和昆虫侵害。具有特有的烟熏气味,也用于某些工业用途。

A thick, oily liquid derived from the distillation of coal tar, used primarily as a wood preservative to protect against rot, fungi, and insects. It has a characteristic smoky smell and is also employed in some industrial applications.

  1. C2formal

    A dark brown or black oily liquid derived from coal tar, used primarily as a wood preservative to protect against rot, fungi, and insects.

    zh木材防腐剂

    • Railroad ties are often treated with coal-tar creosote to extend their lifespan.
    • The use of coal-tar creosote for residential wood treatment is restricted in many countries.
    • Workers handling coal-tar creosote must wear protective gear due to its toxicity.
  2. Pharmaceutical agentC2formal

    A substance historically used in medicine as an antiseptic, expectorant, or for treating skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

    zh药物制剂

    • Coal-tar creosote was once prescribed as an expectorant for chronic bronchitis.
    • Some dermatological creams contain coal-tar creosote for treating psoriasis.
    • Modern medicine has largely replaced coal-tar creosote with safer alternatives.