linseed

Noun

Meaning

The seeds of flax, from which linseed oil is obtained.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

flaxseed berry pip stone fruit seed grain kernel pit linen nut blubber oilseed lino flax
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Antonyms

group

Hypernyms

oilseed oil-rich seed

Related terms

linen

Phrases with the word

linseed dodder linseed extract linseed liquid omega-3 linseed oil

Anagrams

enisled delsine

Examples

As linseed oil contains a smaller molecule than acrylic paint, oil paint is able to absorb substantially more pigment. Source: Internet

Although widely used for a time, it ultimately proved unstable for use in oil painting, especially when mixed with the most common diluents, such as linseed oil, varnish and turpentine. Source: Internet

For Health and Safety reasons, overhead glass was laminated and vertical panes toughened, and specialised form of mastic was used to fix the panes, replacing original linseed oil putty that had contributed to the decay of the building over the century. Source: Internet

Egg tempera with walnut oil and linseed oil on poplar. 181.6 x 320 cm. Source: Internet

Flax seeds produce linseed oil which has high ALA content These tables are incomplete. Source: Internet

Black soils are moisture-retentive and are preferred for dry farming and growing cotton, linseed, etc. Forest soils are used for tea and coffee plantations. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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