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tall oil

noun

Etymology

From Swedish tallolja (“pine oil”).

  1. derived from tallolja

Definitions

  1. A dark yellow resinous acidic oil obtained as a byproduct during the pulping of pine

    A dark yellow resinous acidic oil obtained as a byproduct during the pulping of pine; it is used in the manufacture of soaps and lubricants.

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