creosote

Noun
  1. A colorless or yellowish oily liquid obtained by distillation of wood tar;
    Used as an antiseptic (synset 114849982)
    is a type of: organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
    substance holonym: creosol - a colorless to yellow aromatic liquid that is a constituent of creosote
  2. A dark oily liquid obtained by distillation of coal tar;
    Used as a preservative for wood (synset 114849801)
    is a type of: organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
    same as: coal-tar creosote
Verb
  1. Treat with creosote (synset 200186591)
    "creosoted wood"
    is a type of: process, treat - subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

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