oil in Latin
oil in Latin is oleum, petroleum, lūbricō — oil means a thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
oil in Latin
oleum
Liquid fat.
petroleum
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
oleum
Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
lūbricō
(transitive) To lubricate with oil.
What does "oil" mean?
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noun A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
"She fried the vegetables in olive oil."
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verb To apply oil to something, especially to lubricate it.
"He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate."
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oil in a sentence
- She fried the vegetables in olive oil.
- The price of oil rose sharply after the announcement.
- He oiled the squeaky hinge on the gate.
- Remember to oil the chain on your bike after riding in the rain.
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What is "oil" in Latin?
"oil" in Latin is oleum, petroleum, lūbricō. oil means: A thick, greasy liquid, either from plants, animals, or petroleum, used for cooking, fuel, or lubrication.
How do you use "oil" in a sentence?
Example: "She fried the vegetables in olive oil." In Latin, "oil" is oleum, petroleum, lūbricō.
Are there other ways to say "oil" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "oil": oleum, petroleum, lūbricō.
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