Meaning Of The Word Drying oil

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What's The Definition Of Drying oil?

drying oil in American English
an organic oil that, when applied in a thin film, dries to form a hard but elastic solid: widely used in paints and varnishes
noun: any of a group of oily, organic liquids occurring naturally, as linseed, soybean, or dehydrated castor oil, or synthesized, that when applied as a thin coating absorb atmospheric oxygen, forming a tough, elastic layer

drying oil in British English
noun: one of a number of animal or vegetable oils, such as linseed oil, that harden by oxidation on exposure to air: used as a base for some paints and varnishes

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