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1. (n.) linseed oil
a drying oil obtained by pressing flaxseed, used in making paints, printing inks, linoleum, etc.
Etymology: (1540–50)
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1. (noun) linseed oil, flaxseed oil
a drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints
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1. linseed oil
The fixed oil obtained from the dried ripe seed of linseed, Linum usitatissimum (L. Linaceae). It is used as an emollient in liniments, pastes, and medicinal soaps, and in veterinary medicine as a laxative. It is also called flaxseed oil. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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