boiled oil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of boiled oil
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Though the lute prepared with this varnish is better than that made with boiled oil, yet, as its additional expence is hardly compensated by its superior quality, it is seldom used.
From Elements of Chemistry, In a New Systematic Order, Containing all the Modern Discoveries by Lavoisier, Antoine
Use equal parts of boiled oil, white lead, pipe clay and black oxide of manganese, and form it into a paste.
From Practical Mechanics for Boys by Zerbe, James Slough
Reduction used—11⁄2 pints turpentine, 1 pint boiled oil.
From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.
It is coated with red lead mixed thinly with boiled oil, containing as much as it will soak up, leaving a thin layer of the lead upon the surface of the asbestos.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
Mixture of copperas and litharge taken from the boiled oil 60 lbs.
From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance
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