oil

US /ɔɪl/
UK /ɔɪl/
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1.

olio, petrolio

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

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The car needs an oil change.
L'auto ha bisogno di un cambio d'olio.
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Crude oil prices are rising.
I prezzi del petrolio greggio stanno aumentando.
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petroleumlubricantgrease
2.

olio, pittura a olio

a type of paint made with oil as the base.

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She prefers to paint with oil.
Preferisce dipingere a olio.
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The artist used thick layers of oil on the canvas.
L'artista ha usato strati spessi di olio sulla tela.
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oil paint
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oliare, ungere

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

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You need to oil the hinges of the door.
Devi oliare le cerniere della porta.
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He oiled his leather boots to protect them from water.
Ha oliato i suoi stivali di pelle per proteggerli dall'acqua.
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lubricategreaseanoint
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