English Explanatory Dictionary

tall oil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

tall oil tall oils

Etymology

From Swedish tallolja (“pine oil”).

Synonyms

talloel tallol
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