fixed oil

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a natural vegetable or animal oil that is nonvolatile, as lard oil, linseed oil, etc.

fixed oil

noun

1. a natural animal or vegetable oil that is not volatile: a mixture of esters of fatty acids, usually triglycerides Also calledfatty oil Compare essential oil

Word History and Origins

Origin of fixed oil¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

The South American country fixed oil prices previously until around 2016 to shield local firms from fluctuating prices.

From Reuters

The authors say that technology used by fixed oil rigs could be adapted for the dam.

From New York Times

“For the economy to gain its strength, it also depends on the fixed oil prices from the world market.”

From Washington Times

Almond oil, fixed oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds.

From Project Gutenberg

If it is long boiled it becomes a granular, friable solid, yielding upon expression, a yellow, insipid, fixed oil.

From Project Gutenberg