Cryptic crossword clue
Black distillate company placed on communion table 4,3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 3 letter word COAL TAR

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The straight part
We know that "Black distillate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case black distillate = coal tar.
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What does COAL TAR mean?

COAL TAR noun
  1. A black, viscous tar made by the destructive distillation of coal (to make coke and town gas); it contains a great number of compounds including hydrocarbons and phenols; used in the preparation of medicated soap and shampoo, and industrially for the manufacture of very many products.

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