Tarlike

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling tar

    "The threat is the buildup of sludge — gooey tarlike deposits — that reduces or shuts off oil circulation […]."

Example

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"The threat is the buildup of sludge — gooey tarlike deposits — that reduces or shuts off oil circulation […]."

Etymology

From tar + -like.

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