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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Recent Examples on the Web YouTube user Elliott used dog-ear redwood fencing for siding on his converted mini cooler and recommends staining or sealing the wood with linseed oil or SuperDeck. — Jenae Sitzes, Country Living, "This DIY Rustic Cooler Made From An Old Fridge Will Be a Hit at Your Summer Parties," 1 Mar. 2017 Besides linseed oil, watch out for other flammable household items like nail polish, nail polish remover, rubbing alcohol, hair spray and other aerosol cans. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "This Common Household Product Can Spontaneously Combust," 25 July 2016 Gardeners have traditionally used boiled linseed oil to protect their tools from the elements. — Cindy Daniel, Sunset, "How to Maintan Your Garden Tools," 22 Jan. 2018 Shake together equal parts white vinegar and boiled linseed oil (available at hardware stores), then dab onto a soft cloth and apply to leather in a circular motion. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "12 Extraordinarily Handy Uses for White Vinegar," 14 Mar. 2017 All of a sudden, clothing companies had an ideal substance with which to coat canvas that was more stable than linseed oil. Waxed cotton was born. — Wes Siler, Outside Online, "This cotton won't kill you," 18 Apr. 2018 They are sealed with food-safe linseed oil and beeswax. — Linda Jerkins, ajc, "Southern Made: 3 artists at 3-day craft show," 7 Mar. 2018

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“Linseed oil.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linseed%20oil. Accessed 17 January 2020.

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linseed oil

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