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oil
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- pronunciation:
- oIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a slippery liquid that comes from minerals, animals, plants, or chemicals.
Vegetable oil is used for cooking, while pine oil is used to make cleaners.
- similar words:
- fat, grease, petroleum
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| definition 2: |
a liquid found beneath the earth's surface that is used for fuel and to run machines.
The furnace uses oil for fuel.- synonyms:
- petroleum
- similar words:
- fuel, gas, gasoline, grease
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| related words: |
grease, polish |
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