linseed oil
US /ˈlɪn.siːd ˌɔɪl/
UK /ˈlɪn.siːd ˌɔɪl/
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olio di lino
a yellowish oil obtained from flaxseed, used in paints, varnishes, and linoleum.
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Artists often use linseed oil as a medium for oil paints.
Gli artisti usano spesso l'olio di lino come medium per i colori a olio.
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The old wooden floor was treated with linseed oil to protect it.
Il vecchio pavimento in legno è stato trattato con olio di lino per proteggerlo.