oil-based chemical
nounUK /ɔɪl beɪst ˈkɛmɪkəl/
US /ɔɪl beɪst ˈkɛmɪkəl/
A chemical that is mixed with oil instead of water.
The artist used an oil-based chemical to make the paint smooth.
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2. A substance used in industry that dissolves in oil rather than water.
Workers handled the oil-based chemical with gloves and goggles.
3. A cleaning product made with oil that removes greasy dirt.
She used an oil-based chemical to clean the sticky label off the jar.
4. A type of paint or coating chemical that dries with the help of oil.
The fence was protected with an oil-based chemical that repels rain.