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Tar is a Viscous black Liquid derived from the destructive Distillation of organic matter. Most tar is produced from Coal as a byproduct of Coke production, but it can also be produced from Petroleum , Peat or Wood . The use of the word "tar" is frequently a misnomer. Naturally occurring " Tar Pit s" (e.g. the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles ) actually contain Asphalt , not tar, and are more accurately known as ''asphalt pits''. Tar Sand deposits contain Bitumen rather than tar, as does the Tar Tunnel in Shropshire . "Rangoon tar", also known as "Burmese Oil" or "Burmese Naphtha", is actually Petroleum . In English and French, "tar" means primarily the coal derivative, but in northern Europe , it refers primarily to the wood distillate, which is used in the flavoring of candy (among other things). Tar, of which surprisingly petroleum tar is the most effective, is used in treatment of Psoriasis . Tar is a disinfectant substance, and used as such. Petroleum tar was also used in Ancient Egyptian Mummification circa 1000 BC . Tar was a vital component of the first sealed, or " Tarmac ", roads. It was also used as seal for roofing Shingle s and to seal the hulls of Ship s and Boat s. It was also used to waterproof Sail s, but today sails made from naturally waterproof synthetic substances have negated the need for sail sealing. Wood tar is still used to seal traditional wooden boats and the roofs of historical shingle-roofed churches. Wood tar is also available diluted as Tar Water , which has numerous uses:
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