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Oil

noun
/ɔɪl/

Meaning

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
a viscous liquid derived from plants or animals, used for cooking, lubrication, or fuel

Example Sentences

Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

She added some oil to the pan to fry the vegetables.

Synonyms

fat, grease, petroleum, lubricant
Entry 1
fat, grease
Entry 2
grease, petroleum, lubricant, fat

Antonyms

water
Entry 1
water
Entry 2
water

Collocations

cooking oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, oil pan, motor oil, essential oil
Entry 1
cooking oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, oil pan
Entry 2
olive oil, vegetable oil, motor oil, essential oil

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