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Tallow

/tˈæloʊ/
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(noun) A hard animal fat obtained from suet, etc.; used in cooking as well as to make candles, soap and lubricants.

To prevent impurities, make sure to reduce the tallow multiple times.
to tallow sheep
CEFR Practice Quiz
In the past, people often used ____, which is a type of rendered animal fat, to make candles and several types of soap today.

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