boiled oil

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any oil, as linseed oil, heated together with driers to improve its drying properties.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boiled oil¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

According to court documents, Franklin told police she boiled oil and poured it on the man because “it was time for him to go.”

From Washington Times

In either case the lead should be mixed stiffly at first; the best lead should be used and it should be well hammered on an iron block, after which it may be thinned with boiled oil, or with a little varnish, which will cause it to harden more quickly.

From Project Gutenberg

It is coated with red lead mixed thinly with boiled oil, containing as much as it will soak up, leaving a thin layer of the lead upon the surface of the asbestos.

From Project Gutenberg

If the pipe is to be used as soon as erected, plain red lead and boiled oil should be used for the paint; but if it may stand a few days it is better to mix white and red lead in about equal quantities, as this, if given time to dry, makes a tighter job.

From Project Gutenberg

A. It consists of fine vermilion ground with 1 part boiled oil and 2 parts turpentine.

From Project Gutenberg