Simple Definition of creosote

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creosote

noun

: a brown, oily liquid used to keep wood from rotting

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“Creosote.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/creosote. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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