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linseed oil
noun
: a yellowish oil from the seeds of the flax plant that is used in paint, printing ink, etc.
Full 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
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linseed oil
noun
Definition of LINSEED OIL for Kids
: a yellowish oil obtained from flaxseed
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linseed oil
noun
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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