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

The new method, which is greatly superior, is to grind ninety-six pounds of English ochre with boiled oil, and to add sixteen pounds of black paint, which mixture forms an indifferent black.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Another white composition, used for charging ¾ inch flambeaux, consists of 1,000 parts of chlorate of potash, 1,000 of nitrate of baryta, and 175 of boiled oil.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 586, March 26, 1887 by Various

Reduction used—11⁄2 pints turpentine, 1 pint boiled oil.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

Worship of Siva.He anoints the image with clarified butter or boiled oil; pours pure water over it; and then wipes it dry.

From Two Old Faiths Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans by Mitchell, J. Murray (John Murray)

Avoid using water on hardwood, boiled oil or turpentine and oil being best for woodwork and floors.

From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)