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rosin oil
noun
- a viscous liquid, colorless to black, distilled from rosin and used in making adhesives, inks, insulation, lacquers, lubricants, plasticizers, and varnish.
rosin oil
noun
- a yellowish fluorescent oily liquid obtained from certain resins, used in the manufacture of carbon black, varnishes, and lacquers Also called'rosinolretinol
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rosin oil1
First recorded in 1840–45
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Example Sentences
The rapid checking of rosin oil paints on wooden surfaces bars the use of this oil for such purposes.
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The rosin oil paints became slightly lumpy on standing, but worked out to a smooth finish somewhat yellowish in color.
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The rosin oil, obtained after the light oil has passed over, has a dark violet-blue colour, and is called blue rosin oil.
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