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oilMain Entry: oil Pronunciation: \ˈȯi(ə)l\ Function: noun 1 : any of numerous unctuous combustible substances that are liquid or can be liquefied easily on warming, are soluble in ether but not in water, and leave a greasy stain on paper or cloth—see essential oil, fatty oil, volatile oil 2 : a substance (as a cosmetic preparation) of oily consistency <bath oil> —oil adjective
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