: a resinous by-product from the manufacture of chemical wood pulp used especially in making soaps, coatings, and oils
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Recent Examples on the WebRisdon likes the look of the cement CB2 Mayon tall oil lamp ($49.95-$79.95) to illuminate an outdoor space.Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2020
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Etymology
partial translation of German Tallöl, partial translation of Swedish tallolja, from tall pine + olja oil