linseed oil
a drying oil obtained by pressing flaxseed, used in making paints, printing inks, linoleum, etc.
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How to use linseed oil in a sentence
The opening of the bowels may be followed with a pint of linseed oil, as an additional and gentle laxative.
Domestic Animals | Richard L. AllenBesides these, two parts linseed oil to one part kerosene is a good polish; also one-half turpentine to one-half crude oil.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale GilmanUnglazed tiles are restored to colour and cleanliness by a rubbing with linseed oil.
The Library of Work and Play: Housekeeping | Elizabeth Hale GilmanOmaha has a linseed oil mill which turns out yearly millions of oil cakes and thousands of gallons of oil.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback | Willard GlazierA grindstone with one side harder than the other can have its flinty side softened by immersing that part in boiled linseed oil.
Practical Mechanics for Boys | J. S. Zerbe
British Dictionary definitions for linseed oil
a yellow oil extracted from seeds of the flax plant. It has great drying qualities and is used in making oil paints, printer's ink, linoleum, etc
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