Definition

A clear, colorless to yellow liquid that has a strong smell and is found in creosote, often used in wood preservation and as a chemical intermediate.

Example

The workers used creosol to treat the wooden beams to protect them from decay.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of creosol?

Yeah, I think it's something found in creosote, right?

Exactly! It's used in some wood preservatives.

Interesting! I didn't know it had such specific applications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Creosol is derived from the Greek "kreas" (meaning flesh) and "sol" (meaning solution). The word refers to a solution derived from the distillation of wood tar, which has applications in preserving flesh and other materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flesh' ('kreas') being preserved in a 'solution' ('sol') — that's why creosol is related to preserving materials.

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