Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tars
noun
/tɑrz/
Definition
A sticky, black substance produced when organic materials, such as plants or coal, are burned incompletely.
Examples
- The chimney was filled with tars from years of burning wood.
- Researchers are studying the effects of tars on human health.
- The tars collected from the roadway can be harmful to the environment.
Meaning
Tars are viscous liquids that are mainly composed of hydrocarbons and are often found in coal and oil products.
Synonyms
- Bitumen
- Asphalt
- Pitch
