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coal tar creosote (creosote, <preservative by composition or origin>, ... Materials (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Oleaginous liquid derived from coal tar that is widely used as a wood preservative because it is toxic to wood-destroying organisms. It is commonly applied to utility poles or pilings. It is dark in color and has a characteristic odor. Wood treated with coal tar creosote cannot be painted, and is not used in interior applications or on finished lumber. |
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coal tar creosote (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,N)
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creosote, coal tar (C,U,English,UF,U,N)
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koolteercreosoot (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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creosota de alquitrán mineral (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,U)
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destilado de alquitrán de hulla (C,U,Spanish,AD,U,U)
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............................ coal tar creosote (G) |
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