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coal tar

/ˈkəʊl tɑːr/

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/ˈkəʊl tɑːr/C1formaltechnical
  • ruГустая тёмная жидкость или полутвёрдый побочный продукт, получаемый при деструктивной перегонке угля, используемый в промышленных целях и исторически применявшийся в медицинских процедурах для лечения кожных заболеваний.

A thick, dark liquid or semi-solid byproduct obtained from the destructive distillation of coal, used in industrial applications and historically in medical treatments for skin conditions.

  1. Thick liquid byproductC1formal

    A thick, dark liquid or semi-solid byproduct obtained from the destructive distillation of coal, used in various industrial and medical applications.

    ruГустой жидкий побочный продукт

    • Coal tar is used in the production of certain dyes and paints.
    • The factory processes coal tar to extract useful chemicals.
    • Historically, coal tar was a key ingredient in roofing materials.
  2. Medical treatmentC1formal

    A topical preparation derived from coal tar, used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dandruff.

    ruМедицинское средство

    • The doctor prescribed a coal tar shampoo for her dandruff.
    • Coal tar ointment can help reduce the scaling associated with psoriasis.
    • He applied coal tar cream to the affected areas of his skin.