Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drying oil

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.72 in modern English

Syllables: dry-ing oil
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to air.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Drying oils are used as the bases of many paints and varnishes."

Usage

Inflected Forms

drying oils (plural)

Questions

What does drying oil mean?: An oil that hardens to a tough, solid film after a period of exposure to air.

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