oils
Aussprache: [ɔɪlz]
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Kontext: „cooking“
(noun) liquids that are thick and slippery. They usually come from plants or animals and are used in cooking, like when you pour olive oil on your salad.
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She added some oils to the salad to make it taste better.
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He didn't use any oils in the recipe, so the dish was very dry.
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What kinds of oils do you like to use when cooking?
Kontext: „chemistry“
(noun) substances that are made of fat and do not dissolve in water. They can be used in different ways, like in making soap or as fuels.
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Some oils can be used for making candles or cosmetics.
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These oils cannot mix with water, so they just float on the surface.
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Can you explain how oils are used in industry?
Kontext: „maintenance“
(verb) to put oil on something, like a machine, to help it work better. Just like when you put oil on squeaky hinges to make them quiet.
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He oils the door hinges every few months to keep them from making noise.
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She forgot to oil the bike chain, so it started to squeak.
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Did you remember to oil the engine before the trip?
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