lard oil
- noun
- /lɑrd ɔɪl/
- Archaic
:
aceite de manteca
- For the old lamps, we bought lard oil to ensure they burned brightly and efficiently.
Examples
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Lard oil is often used in machinery as a reliable lard oil lubricant to reduce friction.
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After cooking, I collect the leftover lard oil to reuse it for greasing pans.
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I also save used lard oil in the refrigerator if it will be used soon.
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Synonyms
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1.0
A slippery thick liquid that does not mix with water used for machines, fuel, or cooking
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5.9
A substance like oil that makes machine parts move smoothly
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A thick oily liquid that reduces rubbing between moving parts in machines
A yellowish oil made from beef fat used to make margarine, soap, and help machines run smoothly
How Viscous
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1.8
- Specialized
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- Archaic
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3.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound follows the productive noun + oil pattern (e.g. 'olive oil', 'coconut oil') so a learner who knows 'lard' and 'oil' can readily infer it is an oil derived from lard and used for similar purposes. The meaning is compositional and cross-linguistically common, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Lard oil comes from oil made from lard, or pig fat. People long ago used this oil in lamps and to 'lubricate' machines, so lard oil means oil from lard used for light or to make parts run smoothly.