Tar
/tˈɑr/
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Definition
(noun) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.
Sentence Examples
The Japanese Parliament today officially elected Ryūtarō Hashimoto as the country's 52nd prime minister.
The components obtained by distillation of coal tar are as shown below.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers were busy spreading hot black ____ on the road to repair the many deep holes that had formed over the winter today.