coal tars

A form of coal tar — A black, viscous tar made by the destructive distillation of coal (to make coke and town gas); it contains a great number of compounds including hydrocarbons and phenols; used in the preparation of medicinal soap and shampoo, and industrially for the manufacture of many products.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of coal tar
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