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wood tar

A viscous black fluid that is a byproduct of the destructive distillation of wood and is used in pitch, preservatives, and medicines.

wood tar

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any tar produced by the destructive distillation of wood: used in producing tarred cord and rope and formerly in medicine as disinfectants and antiseptics

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wood tar - any tar obtained by the destructive distillation of wood

natural resin - a plant exudate

pine tar - a dark viscous substance obtained from the destructive distillation of pine wood

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