boiled oil

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. any oil, as linseed oil, heated together with driers to improve its drying properties.

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Etymology

Origin of boiled oil

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

There is, however, a demand for "boiled" oil, for certain purposes where greater drying pro110perties are needed.

From French Polishing and Enamelling A Practical Work of Instruction by Bitmead, Richard

Coming to the first jar, he felt the steam of the boiled oil!

From Ali Baba, or the Forty Thieves by Unknown

A. It consists of fine vermilion ground with 1 part boiled oil and 2 parts turpentine.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Add 12 ounces of beeswax to a gallon of linseed oil, and boil it two hours; prime the cloth with this mixture, and use the same in place of boiled oil for mixing the paint.

From Ordnance Instructions for the United States Navy. 1866. Fourth edition. by United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ordnance

Use boiled oil to rub off the stock, but it must be well rubbed in.

From The Dog by Dinks