
Oil
Not Just Cooking
Beyond the kitchen, 'oil' in other contexts refers to lubrication or maintenance tasks.

He bought oil for his squeaky door hinges.
Texture Descriptor
'Oil' often describes the smooth, slippery quality of food or substances.

The oil made the salad dressing silky.
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