tall oil

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Etymology[edit]

Swedish tallolja (pine oil)

Noun[edit]

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tall oil (countable and uncountable, plural tall oils)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms: talloel, tallol