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tar

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/alkɐˈtɾɐ̃w̃/al·ca·trão

Definition

1

A 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