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oil

 

[ ษ”ษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or other substances, used for cooking or as a lubricant.

Synonyms

butter, fat, grease

Examples of usage

  • Add a little oil to the pan before frying the vegetables.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of oil.
Context #2 | Noun

industry

Petroleum as a raw material, especially for use in fuel or lubricants.

Synonyms

black gold, crude oil, petroleum

Examples of usage

  • The price of oil has been fluctuating recently.
  • The country relies heavily on oil exports for its economy.
Context #3 | Verb

treating with oil

To apply oil to something, typically as a maintenance or treatment.

Synonyms

grease, lubricate, slick

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to oil the hinges of the door.
  • She oiled the machinery to ensure smooth operation.

Translations

Translations of the word "oil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น รณleo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร–l

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ minyak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ olej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚คใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท huile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aceite

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ olej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ olej

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ olje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ olรญa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aceite

Etymology

The word 'oil' originated from the Old English word 'ele', which was derived from Latin 'oleum' meaning 'olive oil'. In ancient times, olive oil was a valuable commodity used for cooking, lighting lamps, and even in religious ceremonies. As civilizations developed, the discovery of petroleum expanded the use of oil to include fuel, lubricants, and various industrial applications. Today, oil plays a crucial role in global economies and is a key component in various industries.

See also: oiliness, oiling, oily.

Word Frequency Rank

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