Lexical entry

クレオソート

kureosooto

A tar-like chemical mixture used as a wood preservative and disinfectant.

Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

A dark, tar-like substance or mixture obtained from coal tar or wood tar. It is used as a preservative, disinfectant, and industrial chemical.

Examples

Example Sentences

古い小屋の木材にクレオソートを塗って腐食を防ぐ。

Apply creosote to the wood of the old shed to prevent rot.

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クレオソート特有の強い臭いが辺りに漂っている。

The strong, characteristic smell of creosote is drifting around the area.

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鉄道の枕木には、耐久性を高めるためにクレオソートが浸透させてある。

Railway sleepers are impregnated with creosote to increase their durability.

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クレゾール

A group of organic chemical compounds used as disinfectants and in manufacturing.

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