linseed oil

a drying oil obtained by pressing flaxseed, used in making paints, printing inks, linoleum, etc.

Origin of linseed oil

First recorded in 1540–50

The bow should be sand-papered until smooth, and thoroughly oiled with linseed-oil.

The Boy Craftsman |A. Neely Hall
Carron-oil, kar′on-oil, n. a liniment composed of linseed-oil and lime-water.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) |Various
Have beside you linseed-oil in one receptacle, and some French polish in another.

French Polishing and Enamelling |Richard Bitmead
Linseed-oil is generally exported, but if used at home it is mainly as an illuminant.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV |R.V. Russell

Linseed-oil, thus prepared, is vended by dealers in paints, under the name of boiled oil.

Popular Technology; Volume 2 |Edward Hazen

linseed oil

a yellow oil extracted from seeds of the flax plant. It has great drying qualities and is used in making oil paints, printer's ink, linoleum, etc