oil

US /ɔɪl/
UK /ɔɪl/
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1.

Öl

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant.

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The car needs an oil change.
Das Auto braucht einen Ölwechsel.
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Crude oil prices are rising.
Die Rohölpreise steigen.
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petroleumlubricantgrease
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Ölfarbe

a type of paint made with oil as the base.

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She prefers to paint with oil.
Sie malt am liebsten mit Ölfarben.
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The artist used thick layers of oil on the canvas.
Der Künstler verwendete dicke Schichten Öl auf der Leinwand.
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oil paint
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ölen, schmieren

to apply oil to something, especially as a lubricant or polish.

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You need to oil the hinges of the door.
Du musst die Türscharniere ölen.
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He oiled his leather boots to protect them from water.
Er ölte seine Lederstiefel, um sie vor Wasser zu schützen.
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lubricategreaseanoint
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