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Blown oil

Scope note

A thickened oil obtained by blowing a fatty acid, such as linseed oil or fish oil; used in paint and varnish as a drying oil and in lubricant. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014273

Broader Terms used

<oil by technique>

Term used for

oil, blown

Created

12yrs ago

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