Mineral Tar (Noun)
Meaning
A thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Mineral tar was applied to the road to bind the gravel and make it more durable.
- The highway workers poured a large amount of mineral tar into the pothole before covering it with asphalt.
- In some parts of the world, mineral tar is still used to waterproof wooden ships.
- After applying the mineral tar to the roof, it became almost impermeable to water.
- The mixture of gravel and mineral tar helped to strengthen the base of the driveway.