coal tarnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈkəʊl ˌtɑːr/us/ˈkoʊl ˌtɑːr/a sticky, black substance, made from coal, that is used to make various chemical products
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Fuels
- -fired
- alternative energy
- biodiesel
- bioethanol
- biomass
- briquette
- coal-fired
- coke
- denatured alcohol
- fuel
- fuel poverty
- fuel-efficient
- gas
- gasometer
- hickory chips
- oil
- propellant
- slack
- solid fuel
- wind farm
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Examples from literature
- In cutting off the loose bark, the edges should be made smooth before the coal tar is applied.
- When dry, the outer layer of cement should be covered with coal tar to prevent cracking.