mineral tar


noun
  1. bitumen of the consistency of tar; maltha.

Origin of mineral tar

1
First recorded in 1790–1800

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mineral tar

noun
  1. a natural black viscous tar intermediate in properties between petroleum and asphalt: Also called: maltha

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