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71fat embolism — an embolism caused by fat that has entered the circulation, especially after fractures of long bones, or after corticosteroid administration. Called also oil e. See also fat embolism syndrome, under syndrome …
72oil-soluble — adjective soluble in oil oil soluble pigments • Similar to: ↑soluble * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : soluble or dispersible in oils : fat soluble oil soluble dyes oil soluble resins …
73oil — 1. noun /ɔɪl/ a) Liquid fat. Yet, in another way, I was unable to put Picassos oils in the same class as Cezannes, or even (which will no doubt shock many readers) as Renoirs. b) Petroleum based liquid used as fuel or lubricant. 2 …
74fat embolus — an embolus composed of oil or fat. See also under embolism …
75oil globule — a sphere of fat or oil in the yolk of some fish eggs. Variable in number, size, position and colour and so a useful character for identification …
76fat — a large, box like trough in which cod livers were placed to render oil (Newfoundland). See also vat and vate …
77oil red O — a red diazo dye that is more soluble in fat than in water or alcohols; used as a stain for neutral fats …
78oil pan drain plug — short fat bolt for draining the sump (when removed) …
79Trans fat — Types of fats in food Unsaturated fat Monounsaturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Trans fat Cis fat Omega fatty acids: ω−3 ω−6 ω−9 Saturated fat Interesterified fat See also Fatty acid …
80whale oil — oil rendered from whale blubber, formerly widely used as a fuel for lamps and for making soap and candles. [1400 50; late ME] * * * ▪ oil also called train oil any oil derived from any species of whale, including sperm oil from sperm… …
