1. Noun
Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol.
2. Verb
To smear or rub over with oil; to lubricate with oil; to anoint with oil.
3. Noun
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
4. Noun
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
5. Noun
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
6. Noun
oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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