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nonoily

adjective
non·oily | \ˌnän-ˈȯi-lē \

Definition of nonoily 

: not relating to, consisting of, or containing oil : not oily nonoily lotions nonoily fish

First Known Use of nonoily

1866, in the meaning defined above

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Dictionary Entries near nonoily

nonohmic

nonoic acid

non-oil

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non omnia possumus omnes

non omnis moriar

no-nonsense

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