mineral tar


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mineral tar

n.
Maltha.
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mineral tar

n
(Minerals) a natural black viscous tar intermediate in properties between petroleum and asphalt. Also called: maltha
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Noun1.mineral tar - a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphaltmineral tar - a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt
maltha
mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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