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drying oil

/ˈdraɪɪŋ ɔɪl/

Traduction: Huile qui durcit en un film solide au contact de l'air, utilisée notamment dans les peintures, les vernis et la finition du bois.

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/ˈdraɪɪŋ ɔɪl/C1formaltechnical
  • frHuile qui durcit en un film solide au contact de l'air, utilisée notamment dans les peintures, les vernis et la finition du bois.

A type of oil that hardens to a tough, solid film when exposed to air, commonly used in paints, varnishes, and wood finishes.

  1. Oil that hardens when exposed to airC1formal

    A type of oil that polymerizes and forms a solid, durable film when exposed to oxygen in the air, commonly used in paints and varnishes.

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    • Linseed oil is a classic example of a drying oil used in oil painting.
    • The artist used a drying oil to speed up the drying time of the paint.
    • Drying oils are essential components in many industrial coatings.