Definition of Linseed oil

1. Noun. A drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints.

Exact synonyms: Flaxseed Oil
Terms within: Linoleic Acid, Linolic Acid, Linolenic Acid
Generic synonyms: Oil

Medical Definition of Linseed oil

1. The fixed oil obtained from the dried ripe seed of linseed, linum usitatissimum (l. Linaceae). It is used as an emollient in liniments, pastes, and medicinal soaps, and in veterinary medicine as a laxative. It is also called flaxseed oil. Pharmacological action: cathartic, emollients. Chemical name: Linseed oil (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Linseed Oil

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linseed oil (current term)
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lintier

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