Meaning Of The Word Drying oil

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Drying oil? Find Drying oil meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Drying oil Meaning

Drying oil Definition
Drying oil Definition

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

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Pullorum disease ‐ a severe, diarrheal disease of young poultry…
  • Suicide machine ‐ noun: a device designed to permit a terminally…
  • Trichina ‐ a very small nematode worm (Trichinella spiralis)…
  • Cheese dip ‐ noun: a creamy mixture made with cheese, for dipping…
  • UNIX ‐ noun: a multi-user multitasking operating system…
  • Honeymooners ‐ plural noun: a couple, or couples who are on a…
  • Ascariasis ‐ infestation with ascarids or a disease caused…
  • Antoninianus ‐ noun: a Roman coin of the 3rd century a. d., originally…
  • Unsolicited ‐ Something that is unsolicited has been given without…
  • Antistick ‐ adjective: acting to…