Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A volatile oil obtained by distilling tar.
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Examples
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Contrary to tar-oil treatment the treated timber is odourless and can be painted over when it is dry.
3. Innovative technologies related to the increased utilization of low-energy building materials 1995
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Nitro-tar, made from crude tar-oil, by nitration with nitric acid of a specific gravity of 1.53 to 1.54.
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There were at least two problems at this plant: dust from the hot gravel and tar-oil vapors.
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