mineral tar

/ˌmɪnərəl tɑr/
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Definitions of mineral tar
  1. noun
    a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt
    synonyms: maltha
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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