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tars

/tɑrz/ /tɑːrz/

Meanings
noun
(usually uncountable) A black, oily, sticky, viscous substance, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons derived from organic materials such as wood, peat, or coal.

Examples :

"The construction crew used hot tars to seal the cracks in the new asphalt road. "
substance material chemistry fuel industry

Related Words

Illustration downloadable

downloadable noun

/ˌdaʊnˈloʊdəbl/ /ˌdaʊnˈloʊɾəbl/

Something that can be downloaded.

"The downloadable includes worksheets and practice quizzes to help you study for the test. "

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reminisced verb

/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪst/ /ˌrɛməˈnɪst/

To recall the past in a private moment, often fondly or nostalgically.

"During their coffee break, the coworkers reminisced about funny moments from their old office. "

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appropriate verb

/əˈproʊpriət/ /əˈproʊprieɪt/

To make suitable; to suit.

"The teacher will appropriate the new lesson plan to the students' current level of understanding. "

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hydrocarbons noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊkɑːrbənz/ /ˈhaɪdrəkɑːrbənz/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Burning natural gas, which is mostly made of hydrocarbons, provides heat for many homes. "

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originating verb

/əˈrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɔːrɪdʒəˌneɪtɪŋ/

To cause to be, to bring into existence; to produce, initiate.

"The rumor is originating from a misunderstanding in the office. "

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consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

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allegations noun

/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/

An assertion, especially an accusation, not necessarily based on facts.

"She put forth several allegations regarding her partner in hopes of discrediting his actions."

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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waterproof noun

/ˈwɔtərˌpruf/ /ˈwɑtərˌpruf/

A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water.

"My raincoat has a good waterproof to keep me dry in the rain. "

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uncountable noun

/ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

(grammar) An uncountable noun.

"In grammar class, we learned that "advice" is an uncountable noun, so we don't say "advices." "