mineral tar

noun

1. bitumen of the consistency of tar; maltha.

mineral tar

noun

1. a natural black viscous tar intermediate in properties between petroleum and asphalt Also calledmaltha

Word History and Origins

Origin of mineral tar¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

We saw the same kind of roof material as before, a sort of mineral tar which I supposed they must find somewhere about.

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A kind, called mineral tar, is also drawn from coal by the process of distillation.

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Mineral tar is also found native in some parts of the earth.

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We passed several warm springs which throw up large quantities of bitumen or mineral tar.

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