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tar
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/alkɐˈtɾɐ̃w̃/al·ca·trão
Definition
1A black, viscous liquid obtained by the destructive distillation of organic matter such as coal, wood, or petroleum, used in road surfacing, waterproofing, and as a source of chemical products.
Usage examples
“The road workers were laying fresh tar.”
“Coal tar is used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs.”
Common combinations
coal tarroad tartar smellwood tar