linseed oil
Definition of linseed oil
: a yellowish drying oil obtained from flaxseed and used especially in paint, varnish, printing ink, and linoleum
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First Known Use of linseed oil
15th century
LINSEED OIL Defined for English Language Learners
linseed oil
Definition of linseed oil for English Language Learners
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: a yellowish oil from the seeds of the flax plant that is used in paint, printing ink, etc.
LINSEED OIL Defined for Kids
linseed oil
Definition of linseed oil for Students
: a yellowish oil obtained from flaxseed
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linseed oil
Medical Definition of linseed oil
: a yellowish drying oil obtained from flaxseed and used in liniments, pastes, and green soap and in veterinary medicine as a laxative
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