tarlike

/tˈɑɹlaɪk/ adj

Resembling tar

Word Origin Tarlike is a straightforward compound: tar (that sticky black stuff from wood) and like 'similar to.' Tar comes from a root meaning 'tree' — it's literally tree resin. So tarlike means resembling that dark, viscous substance. The same root gives us tree and trough.

adj Resembling tar

The tarlike substance oozed from the cracked pavement on the hot summer day.

(形容词) 焦油状的;沥青状的

焦油状物质在炎热的夏日从开裂的路面渗出。

(adjetivo) Similar al alquitrán.

La sustancia similar al alquitrán se filtraba del pavimento agrietado en el caluroso día de verano.

(adjectif) goudronneux; bitumineux [Qui ressemble au goudron par son aspect ou sa consistance.]

La substance goudronneuse suintait du pavé fissuré par une chaude journée d'été.

(Adjektiv) Teerähnlich; wie Teer aussehend oder sich anfühlend.

Die **tarlike** Substanz quoll an dem heißen Sommertag aus dem rissigen Asphalt.

(形容詞) タールのようであること。タールに似た性質を持つこと。

タール状の物質が夏の暑い日にひび割れた舗装道路からにじみ出ていた。

(adjetivo) semelhante a alcatrão; betuminoso [Que se assemelha a alcatrão]

A substância semelhante a alcatrão escorria do asfalto rachado no quente dia de verão.

Word parts: tar + like

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