oil drying agent
- noun
- Specialized
- Add a small amount of oil drying agent to linseed oil to speed up the curing process.
Examples
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Cobalt compounds are a common oil drying agent used in the production of paints.
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An oil drying agent helps paint dry faster.
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The manufacturer recommends using an oil drying agent to ensure a smooth, hard finish on the artwork.
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Many artists use an oil drying agent for their oil paints.
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To achieve a quick drying time, mix a small quantity of oil drying agent into your varnish.
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Many manufacturers include an oil drying agent in their paint formulations to reduce drying time.
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For optimal results, artists often choose to add an oil drying agent to their oil-based mediums.
Synonyms
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7.5
A material that removes moisture from things or the air
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4.5
A material like silica gel that takes water from other things to make them dry
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'oil' + 'drying' + 'agent' — i.e. a substance that causes oil to dry. This is a transparent noun phrase formation common in English (and mirrored in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The name oil drying agent comes from painting work. Painters add a small chemical agent to oil paint to help with drying, so the oil 'dries faster'.