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oil

verb as in lubricate

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Do be cautious, as a splatter of oil or a little too much sugar so close to the heating element can go up in flames — in which case it’s time to turn off the broiler and open a few windows.

From Eater

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering.

When it did, I’d rub its skin with salt, cracked spices, plenty of oil, and lemon zest.

From Eater

The last time the price of oil was this high, the US was about to confirm its first Covid-19 case.

From Quartz

When the time comes to hop back on the saddle, all the necessary moving parts are already tuned and oiled.

The State Department found that with high oil prices, the tar sands would be mined for oil, pipeline or no.

Pulling oil from the tar sands is costly, even more so when you tack transportation costs on top.

The focus here was on how fast oil would come out of the Canadian fields.

Total oil production figures include crude oil, natural gas liquids, and other liquid energy products.

On top of oil, the United States produces significantly more natural gas than Saudi Arabia.

In pursuing his alchemical researches, he discovered Prussian blue, and the animal oil which bears his name.

Movement to know that she was attired in appropriate costume—short frock, biped continuations and a mannish oil-skin hat.

A very small amount may be present after ingestion of large quantities of cod-liver oil or other fats.

Go carefully over the film with an oil-immersion lens, using a mechanical stage if available.

The unindustrious pupil imagines that “p” represents 8, and not “f” or “v,” and translates 1845 into “To pour oil” .

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On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to oil, such as: coat, grease, anoint, lard, lube, and pomade.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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