Oleose

//ˈəʊ.li.əʊz// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    oily

    "saline or oleose particles"

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Example

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"This Acid is produced from the Tartar of Vegetables; which being Fermented or Diſtilled, it appears Acid Oleoſe"

Etymology

From Latin oleōsus.

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