BusinessAugust 18, 2026

tallow

TAL-oh

Definition

A rendered form of animal fat, typically from cattle or sheep, used as a raw material in the production of biofuels.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English 'talow,' the word likely stems from Middle Dutch 'talc,' originally referring to animal fat used for making candles or soap.

In the news

In this article, tallow is identified as a domestic feedstock that Australia currently exports but intends to process locally to create low-carbon liquid fuels.

Albanese Government Unveils $14.8 Billion Plan to Shore Up Fuel Reserves and Cleaner Liquid Fuels

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Sydney Times

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