taristikas
Taristikas is a term used in certain languages to denote the study and practice related to tar and tar-derived products, including extraction, processing, properties, and applications. The term is not standardized across languages, and its exact scope can vary between technical communities. In some contexts taristikas is treated as a subset of materials science or civil engineering, focused on tar and bitumen, while in others it appears within chemical technology or industrial practices.
Etymology and usage: The word combines tar with a suffix akin to -istik or -ikas, signaling a
History: Tar has been used since antiquity for waterproofing, preservation, and fuel. The designation taristikas as
Scope and topics: Typical taristikas topics include methods of tar production and purification, characterization of tar
See also: Tar, Bitumen, Asphalt, Coal tar, Asphalt technology.