oil
oil
ɔɪl
oyl
voile

Definition & Meaning of "oil"in English

Oil
01

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking 

oil definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
oils
Examples
She added a tablespoon of oil to the pan before cooking the vegetables. 
1.1

a thick liquid type of paint used by artists 

oil definition and meaning
1.2

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants 

oil definition and meaning
1.3

a liquid cosmetic that is applied to the hair or skin to soften or protect it 

oil definition and meaning
02

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel 

oil definition and meaning

What is "oil"?

Oil is a natural liquid found beneath the Earth's surface, mainly used for producing fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. It is also used to create products such as plastics and lubricants. Oil is considered a nonrenewable resource because it takes millions of years to form, and its extraction and burning can harm the environment by producing pollution. While it has been an important energy source for many years, efforts are being made to find cleaner and more sustainable alternatives.

Examples
The country exports large amounts of oil. 
to oil
01

cover with oil, as if by rubbing 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
oil
3rd person singular
oils
Present participle
oiling
Past simple
oiled
Past participle
oiled
02

administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing 

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