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oilless

oilless

4.3
Does not need oil to run, often used for machines like pumps
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔɪl.ləs/
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  • The new oilless engine operates quietly and efficiently without any lubrication.

Examples

  • Oilless technology is becoming popular in appliances to reduce maintenance and improve hygiene.

  • The 621 Series oilless WOB-L single-piston compressor and pump is available in a 1/3-hp model.

    Academic text (1995)

  • This oilless frying pan makes cooking healthier by eliminating the need for added oils.

Synonyms

greaseless
vsoilless
1 3.3

Has no grease or oil on it

does not need a lubricant to operate or for moving parts

Antonyms

oily
38 1.0

Covered in oil or grease and feeling slippery

Surface Forms

oilless positive

Morphology

oilless = oil (transparent) = oil + less

Clear derivation 'oil' + '-less' meaning 'not using oil' which corresponds directly to the definition.

Etymology

Oilless is made of oil + -less, where -less means 'without', as in careless. So oilless means 'without oil' and describes machines or parts that do not need oil to run, often to avoid leaks or contamination.