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Drying oil — Drying Dry ing, a. 1. Adapted or tending to exhaust moisture; as, a drying wind or day; a drying room. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the quality of rapidly becoming dry. [1913 Webster] {Drying oil}, an oil which, either naturally or after boiling with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
drying oil — n. an organic oil that, when applied in a thin film, dries to form a hard but elastic solid: widely used in paints and varnishes … English World dictionary
Drying oil — Plant oils linseed oil Types Vegetable fats (list) Macerated (list) Uses … Wikipedia
drying oil — džiūstantysis aliejus statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Aliejus, ore sudarantis polimerinę plėvelę. atitikmenys: angl. drying oil rus. высыхающее масло … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
drying oil — any of a group of oily, organic liquids occurring naturally, as linseed, soybean, or dehydrated castor oil, or synthesized, that when applied as a thin coating absorb atmospheric oxygen, forming a tough, elastic layer. [1860 65] * * * ▪ chemical… … Universalium
drying oil — An organic liquid which, when applied as a thin film, readily absorbs oxygen from the air and polymerizes to form a tough elastic film. Linseed, tung, soybean and castor oils are drying oils. Under certain conditions, usually involving large… … Forensic science glossary
drying oil — noun an oil that hardens in air due to oxidation and is often used as a paint or varnish base • Hypernyms: ↑animal oil, ↑vegetable oil, ↑oil … Useful english dictionary
drying oil — dry′ing oil n. chem. any of a group of oily, organic or synthetic liquids, as linseed oil, that when applied as a thin coating absorb atmospheric oxygen, forming a tough, elastic layer • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
drying oil — a type of fixed oil which thickens and hardens on exposure to the air, especially when spread out in a thin layer, being converted to a solid by absorption and reaction with oxygen … Medical dictionary
drying oil — noun an oil that thickens or hardens in air, used in mixing paint … English new terms dictionary
