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Infused with argan oil and linseed extract (and very little else), this oil immediately softens, detangles, conditions, and dials up shine—without ever feeling heavy or slick.—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026 After use, wipe your tools clean, soak in a bucket filled with sand and a light oil like linseed or mineral oil.—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025 Its ingredient lineup includes butylene glycol to hydrate, as well as a variety of oils (safflower, linseed, and soybean) to nourish.—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025 The Sine guitar features an ash body tastefully finished in linseed paint or a natural oil sealer.—New Atlas, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for linseed
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English līnsǣd, from līn flax + sǣd seed — more at linen
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of linseed was
before the 12th century