pine tar

noun

1. a very viscid, blackish-brown liquid having an odor resembling that of turpentine, obtained by the destructive distillation of pine wood, used in paints, roofing, soaps, and, medicinally, for skin infections.

pine tar

noun

1. a brown or black semisolid or viscous substance, produced by the destructive distillation of pine wood, used in roofing compositions, paints, medicines, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine tar¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

We have found a few small lesions of chestnut blight which were removed by pruning and then painted with pine tar.

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At first the pine tar smell will bother you, but in a short time you will get to like it.

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Pine tar or pitch in the hand will prevent the blows of the ferule from causing pain.

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Among these might be mentioned coal tar and creosote, or a mixture of pine tar, linseed oil, lamp black and creosote.

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Besides, both men early established on their cheeks an invulnerable glaze of a decoction of pine tar, oil, and a pungent herb.

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