Definitions

1. noun

A type of crude coal tar used as a solvent, especially in the manufacture of paints and varnishes.

“The factory used creasote to clean the machinery.”

2. noun

A type of toxic substance, often associated with coal tar and used as an insecticide or fungicide.

“The old pesticide contained creasote, which was later banned.”

3. noun

A type of yellowish-brown liquid used as a solvent or in the manufacture of various products.

“The artist used creasote to thin out the paint.”