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    Alkitran (en. Tar)

    al-ki-tran

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A material used in industries for the construction of various items, like warehouses and other structures.
    In industry, tar is often used as a bonding agent.
    Sa industriya, ang alkitran ay madalas na ginagamit bilang pang-bonding agent.
    A sticky black or yellowish substance made from various other substances like resin, oil, or coal.
    Tar is used in the production of asphalt for roads.
    Ang alkitran ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng asfalto para sa mga kalsada.
    A product used in medicine, such as in the treatment of psoriasis and other skin conditions.
    Medicinal tar helps to reduce symptoms of psoriasis.
    Ang alkitran na pangmedisina ay tumutulong sa pagbabawas ng mga sintomas ng psoriasis.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'alquitrán', which originates from Arabic 'qitr' meaning oil or tar.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    medicinal tar
    tar used for medical purposes.
    alkitran na pangmedisina

    Related Words

    resin
    A liquid that hardens when dried or exposed to air, commonly used in the manufacture of products.
    resin
    asphalt
    A material made from tar and used in roads and roofing.
    asfalto

    Slang Meanings

    super hot or difficult situation
    Wow, it feels like tar how hot it is outside!
    Grabe, parang alkitran ang init dito sa labas!
    complicated problem
    His debts are really like tar.
    Yung utang niya, alkitran na talaga.
    moving very slowly
    He's taking so long to leave, moving like tar.
    Ang tagal niyang umalis, parang alkitran ang kilos.