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FLAXSEED OIL

\flˈakssiːd ˈɔ͡ɪl], \flˈakssiːd ˈɔ‍ɪl], \f_l_ˈa_k_s_s_iː_d ˈɔɪ_l]\

Definitions of FLAXSEED OIL

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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a drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a drying oil extracted from flax seed and used in making such things as oil paints

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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. (Dorland, 28th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Oleum lini.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

See oleum lini, under linum.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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