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oil

The correct spelling is oil.

How to pronounce oil

/ɔɪl/
noun

IPA: /ɔɪl/

Say it like: Oyl

The correct spelling is oil. Liquid fat. For example: "I prefer to paint in oil"

Usage Examples

“I prefer to paint in oil”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Liquid fat.
  2. 2.Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
  3. 3.An oil painting.
  4. 4.Oil paint.

verb

  1. 1.To lubricate with oil.
  2. 2.To grease with oil for cooking.

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