CREOSOTE Meaning and
Definition
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Creosote is a noun that refers to a thick, dark, oily liquid that is produced by the distillation of coal tar, wood tar, or organic matter such as bones. This substance has a strong, pungent odor and is commonly used as a preservative and wood treatment due to its effective anti-fungal and insecticidal properties.
In terms of its chemical composition, creosote is a mixture of various compounds such as phenols, hydrocarbons, and other organic substances. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like benzene and toluene. Creosote has a high boiling point, making it suitable for applications that require resistance to heat and decay.
Due to its toxic nature and potential hazards, creosote is strictly regulated and controlled in many countries. However, it continues to be used for specific purposes, such as the preservation of railroad ties, poles, and fencing. It is also utilized in the production of certain prescription drugs, such as cough syrups.
In addition, creosote is sometimes associated with the distinct scent and flavor of smoked or charred food, as it is a byproduct of the combustion of organic matter. It can be found in smoked meats, certain types of alcohol, like whiskey or bourbon, and even some types of tobacco.
Overall, creosote is a dark, oily liquid with strong preservative properties, derived from the distillation of coal tar, wood tar, or organic matter.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CREOSOTE
Etymology of CREOSOTE
The word "creosote" comes from the Greek word "kreas" meaning "flesh" or "meat" and the Greek word "sōtēr" meaning "preserver" or "savior". It was originally coined in the mid-19th century to refer to a substance derived from the distillation of wood tar, which was primarily used as a wood preservative and for its antiseptic properties. The name "creosote" was given to this substance due to its ability to preserve and protect wood, similar to the function of a savior or preserver.
Similar spelling words for CREOSOTE
- Cruzito,
- crociata,
- half-crazed,
- crosstown,
- CRUHSD,
- Kirsti,
- in-crust,
- grousset,
- grist,
- Christey,
- Kissing-crust,
- crozet,
- GWRSD,
- Crucite,
- christ\'s-thorn,
- Grist-mill,
- crosstie,
- Quercite,
- grossite,
- Charista,
- grazed,
- crazyweed,
- kresty,
- Cristi,
- anti-christ,
- Grisette,
- Khristy,
- neural-crest,
- Khrista,
- crest-fallen,
- crust,
- Cruised,
- greasewood,
- Creasote,
- Kirstie,
- KRHSD,
- crowest,
- krusty,
- crest,
- Caressed,
- Kjersti,
- cross out,
- queerest,
- kresta,
- Krysty,
- coraciidae,
- CRUST20,
- cryosat-2,
- croquet,
- Kierstie,
- Cristy,
- Kristy,
- Krystee,
- Crysta,
- Care-crazed,
- christie,
- criss-crossed,
- cristae,
- Crystie,
- Graced,
- terror-crazed,
- gerst,
- cross-town,
- GROSSJET,
- goriest,
- grayest,
- Kristo,
- carseat,
- Croisado,
- Kristie,
- gorazde,
- bi-curiosity,
- krest,
- Kristee,
- crosshead,
- Chrissta,
- creaseyite,
- Krysta,
- christ,
- crosstalk,
- crossed,
- CORESAT,
- CRISDE,
- Kreasote,
- crocked,
- creuset,
- krust,
- Krista,
- cruciate,
- Khristie,
- Kyrsta,
- crucitti,
- grossett,
- christie\'s,
- gresty,
- Coerced,
- crist,
- Nape-crest,
- crouzet,
- Crusado,
- cracidae,
- Krystie,
- garcetti,
- Chrissty,
- kirst,
- Christo,
- crusat,
- groused,
- Star-crossed,
- Cristo,
- corsetti,
- carcetti,
- krausite,
- Cruset,
- drug-crazed,
- Christ-cross-row,
- dis-graced,
- chrest,
- crusty,
- chryst,
- Kristey,
- Kreosote,
- Chrystie,
- crochet,
- car seat,
- thin-crust,
- Chrysta,
- creusot,
- crustier,
- Kearstie,
- Querist,
- Cristie,
- Chorist,
- cruzat,
- caraway seed,
- crocetta,
- de-creased,
- criseyde,
- Christa,
- Coursed,
- double-crossed,
- crusade,
- Kerecide,
- karst,
- caresite,
- cross-eyed,
- greased,
- crossett,
- crozat,
- christe,
- curest,
- ex-cursed,
- zero-grazed,
- Cruzado,
- curst,
- Chorused,
- schneider-creusot,
- CRSDA,
- cryocautery,
- KRST,
- cresud,
- upper-crust,
- Christy,
- well-greased,
- Khristya,
- SPAS-CRISTA,
- crocketed,
- curiousity,
- in-curiosity,
- Kirstee,
- graziadei,
- chryste,
- crosscut,
- crooked,
- characidae,
- characid,
- Cuirassed,
- grosseto,
- corrosity,
- cruzada,
- krisda,
- crosseyed,
- crocodile,
- Grassed,
- Crusta,
- gorosito,
- cursed,
- Crowston,
- Crossette,
- cruciata,
- christ-centered,
- Crest-marine,
- CHRST,
- Kersty,
- sex-crazed,
- crust(geology),
- crow step,
- ex-cruciate,
- Caroused,
- krsto,
- corset,
- growsed,
- crazed,
- Garside,
- garst,
- creased,
- Krystah,
- chorista,
- Crosswhite,
- cruciat,
- inter-crossed,
- Kristi,
- cryesthesia,
- Croisade,
- Krysti,
- crosetti,
- Khrysta,
- CRESTA,
- grossed,
- Chrissti,
- un-creased,
- Chrystee,
- Kirsty,
- double-crust,
- Cressida,
- croisette,
- gorsedd,
- crocket,
- Krist,
- christ-like,
- Chrisstie,
- Cariosity,
- crecido,
- dis-coursed,
- Christi,
- griest,
- Cresset,
- CRYSTD,
- in-creased,
- crossed eye,
- cristea,
- curiosity,
- cross-dress,
- gorazd,
- single-crust,
- Crista.
Conjugate verb Creosote
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE
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IMPERATIVE
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to creosote
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT
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