drying oil
drying oil · drying oils
An oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to airAn oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to air.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to air.
Drying oils are used as the bases of many paints and varnishes.
an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base
Forms
plural: drying oils| Singular | drying oil |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable