Creosote
noun
A dark brown oil obtained from coal tar, used as a wood preservative.
The railroad ties were soaked in creosote to prevent them from rotting.
Often appears as...
- creosote bush
- creosote-soaked
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small shrub that grows in the deserts of the western United States.
The desert landscape was dotted with creosote bushes.
Often appears as...
- creosote bush
- desert creosote
noun
A dark brown oil obtained from coal tar, used as a wood preservative.
The railroad ties were soaked in creosote to prevent them from rotting.
Often appears as...
- creosote bush
- creosote-soaked
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small shrub that grows in the deserts of the western United States.
The desert landscape was dotted with creosote bushes.
Often appears as...
- creosote bush
- desert creosote
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Creosote is commonly linked with industrial applications rather than household use.
The old factory emitted a smell of creosote.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Creosote can be harmful, so it's often mentioned with safety precautions or health effects.
The workers handled the creosote with gloves to avoid skin irritation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Cooking
Unlike some oils, creosote is not edible and should not be confused with cooking ingredients.
Despite its oily nature, creosote should never be used in cooking.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Creosote is commonly linked with industrial applications rather than household use.
The old factory emitted a smell of creosote.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Creosote can be harmful, so it's often mentioned with safety precautions or health effects.
The workers handled the creosote with gloves to avoid skin irritation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Cooking
Unlike some oils, creosote is not edible and should not be confused with cooking ingredients.
Despite its oily nature, creosote should never be used in cooking.
Pro Tip 1/3Industrial Use
Creosote is commonly linked with industrial applications rather than household use.
The old factory emitted a smell of creosote.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Warning
Creosote can be harmful, so it's often mentioned with safety precautions or health effects.
The workers handled the creosote with gloves to avoid skin irritation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Cooking
Unlike some oils, creosote is not edible and should not be confused with cooking ingredients.
Despite its oily nature, creosote should never be used in cooking.
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Video examples
The Hard-Working Man PIPE...
I'm knocking down the creosote that collected from me burnin wet wood all summer hair the wet wood creates that creosote know dimensionally choke off the chimney at the top and it couldn't
Video examples
The Hard-Working Man PIPE...
I'm knocking down the creosote that collected from me burnin wet wood all summer hair the wet wood creates that creosote know dimensionally choke off the chimney at the top and it couldn't
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