tall oil

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Scope note
Black, resinous fatty by-product from the kraft paper pulping of pine wood. In addition to being an important source of rosin, tall oil is used in the manufacture of soaps, resins, greases, inks, and other materials.
tall oil
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024