oil

nounA2 · Elementary

Thick liquid from plants or the ground.

Meanings of «oil»

1. noun

a liquid fat used for cooking, made from plants

She fries the vegetables in a little oil.

2. noun

a dark liquid found underground, used for fuel

Workers found oil deep under the desert sand.

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Synonyms and similar words

petroleumfuel

What A2 means

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