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oils

  • plural
    of oil.
    oil
    noun
    any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.
  • present tense form
    of oil (3rd person singular).
    oil
    noun
    any of a large class of substances typically unctuous, viscous, combustible, liquid at ordinary temperatures, and soluble in ether or alcohol but not in water: used for anointing, perfuming, lubricating, illuminating, heating, etc.

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Items subject to the levies include wine, hockey sticks, cement, natural honey, essential oils and candles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

In industrial production, bacteria are grown inside large fermentation tanks and given carbon-rich materials such as sugars, starch, or plant oils.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026

On St Kilda, before the archipelago was abandoned in 1930, birds were killed for their meat and also oils for fuel and waterproofing, while the feathers were used for clothing and bedding.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

“Essential oils are natural and can be irritating allergens. And ‘chemical-free skincare’ is scientifically impossible; water is a chemical, lipids are chemicals, and vitamins are chemicals.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

His shop sold all kinds of stuff, from hair-care products to body oils to bootleg clothes to African statues.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore