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linseed

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪnsiːd]

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Learn how to use linseed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food and nutrition”

(noun) linseed is the seeds from the flax plant. These seeds can be eaten or ground into a powder and are often used in recipes for their healthy benefits, like in bread or smoothies.

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She adds linseed to her breakfast for extra nutrition.

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He doesn't like the taste of linseed and prefers other seeds like sunflower seeds.

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Have you ever tried linseed in your oatmeal?

Context: “cooking and baking”

(noun) linseed is also used to make a type of oil called linseed oil, which is used in cooking and is good for making salad dressings.

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Linseed oil is great for drizzling over salads.

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Linseed oil cannot be used for frying because it has a low smoke point.

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Do you know how to use linseed oil in recipes?

Context: “plant”

(noun) linseed refers to the plant that produces these seeds. The flax plant is important for making linen fabric, too.

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The linseed plant grows tall and has beautiful blue flowers.

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The linseed plant does not thrive in very dry soils.

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What do you think is special about the linseed plant?

How to pronounce linseed

Pronunciation: [ˈlɪnsiːd]

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