Tallow
(noun)
A solid, fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, typically beef or mutton fat, used in making candles, soap, and other products.
Origin:
From the old english word "taell" meaning "fat" and "w" meaning "rendered".
Examples:
- Tallow was used to make candles before the invention of paraffin wax.
- The soap was made from tallow and lye.
- Rendering tallow involves heating animal fat to separate the usable fat from the unwanted protein and water.
- Tallow is also used in the making of lubricants and some industrial products.
- Tallow can be used in cooking as a substitute for butter or shortening.