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oils

Произношение: [ɔɪlz]

Слово

Контекст: «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.

Пример

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.

Пример

What kinds of oils do you like to use when cooking?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

Some oils can be used for making candles or cosmetics.

Пример

These oils cannot mix with water, so they just float on the surface.

Пример

Can you explain how oils are used in industry?

Контекст: «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.

Пример

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.

Пример

Did you remember to oil the engine before the trip?

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