a yellowish to greenish-brown oily liquid containing phenols and creosols,obtained from coal tar and used as a wood preservative and disinfectant,which can cause severe neurological disturbances if inhaled in strong concentrations

• 一种含有酚混合物的黄色到绿棕色的油状液体，可通过煤焦油干馏而得，用作木材防腐剂和消毒剂，如在高浓度时被吸入可导致严重的神经紊乱