woodtar
nounUK /ˈwʊd.tɑː/
US /ˈwʊd.tɑːr/
Woodtar is a thick, dark liquid made by heating wood without air.
The old boat was painted with woodtar to keep the water out.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sticky substance used to protect wood from rot and insects.
They spread woodtar on the fence posts before setting them in the ground.
3. A dark, smoky-smelling liquid used in traditional medicine and soap.
The soap had a strong woodtar scent that reminded her of campfires.
4. A byproduct of making charcoal from wood.
The charcoal kiln produced woodtar that dripped into a collection barrel.