linseed oil

noun

: a yellowish drying oil obtained from flaxseed and used especially in paint, varnish, printing ink, and linoleum

Examples of linseed oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Linoleum is naturally biodegradable, made from linseed oil (which gives it its name), flax, and cork, with natural pigments added for color. —

Ellen Morrissey, ELLE Decor, 28 Aug. 2023 Instead linseed oil, hyaluronic acid, pineapple extract, and vitamin E keep your skin and mane hydrated. —

Anneke Knot, Peoplemag, 19 July 2023 Not to be confused with vinyl, linoleum is made from renewable, biodegradable materials including linseed oil, powdered cork, wood flour, pine resins, and mineral pigments and mounted on canvas or jute backing. —

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2021 Items that are natural rattan are still wrapped in synthetic material (and would require special care, like rubbing them down with linseed oil and keeping them out of harsh sun or precipitation). —

Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 7 July 2023 For extra protection, it’s finished with a teak stain and sealed with linseed oil. —

Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023 The redness of bricks comes from iron oxide—and so does the redness of the rust farmers once mixed with linseed oil to protect their barns’ wood. —

Natalie Hamilton, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2021 The tearless, 2-in-1 solution is made with buttermilk to soothe and soften the skin, as well as linseed oil to condition and moisturize. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022 His wife said the preparation involved cooking linseed oil, lead carbonate and mastic varnish on the kitchen stovetop. —

Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2022 See More

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