Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A thick, smooth, and slippery liquid, often used for cooking or as a fuel and lubricant.
Oil
/ɔɪl/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
I need oil for cooking dinner.He changed the oil in his car.
Etymology:
Derived from the Old French oile, from Latin oleum, meaning olive oil, dating back to the 12th century. The Latin term originates from the Greek word elaion, related to elaia, meaning olive tree.
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