linseed oil
noun[U]
uk/ˈlɪn.siːd ˌɔɪl/us/ˈlɪn.siːd ˌɔɪl/(alsoflaxseed oil)athickliquidfrom theseedsof theflaxplant, used for makinglinoleum(= amaterialforcoveringfloors),paint, andink, and forprotectingwood:
Tosealthewoodweappliedseveralcoatsoflinseedoil.
Oilpaintsuselinseedoilas abinder, whichcontributestotheirslowerdryingrate.
Compare
flaxseed oil
See also
linseed
- Linseedoilis anexcellentfurniturecleanerwhenmixedtwopartsto onepartlemonjuice.
- Theroomwasfilledwith thedelicioussmelloflinseedoilandleather.
- Apainterunderstandshow tomixpigmentswithlinseedoil.
Paints, dyes & pigments
- annatto
- colourant
- dip dye
- dyer
- dyewood
- enamel
- henna
- paint
- paint thinner
- pigment
- pigmented
- poster paint
- rinse
- tint
- tinted
- topcoat
- turpentine
- undercoat
- undyed
- varnished