oil-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: liquid hydrocarbon substance used as fuel, petroleum

Commentary: OIL[+substance][+natural][+processed][+hydrocarbon][+fuel]

Examples:
Oil is $53.21 a barrel.
What type of oil does that engine use, gasoline or diesel?
This is an old fashioned lamp that burns oil.
How often should you change the oil in your car? (derived from petroleum, used as lubricant)

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: oil companies, collectively

Commentary: OIL[+entity][+organization][+industry][+petroleum] Refers to the petroleum industry in general

Examples:
The President is taking contributions from big oil.
The oil lobby has lot of power in the government.
I invested my IRA in oil!

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 3: a lubricant substance that protects or seals a surface

Commentary: OIL[+substance][+natural][+processed][+lubricant][+protective]

Examples:
John rubbed the wood with linseed oil.
The masseur offered his client a selection of scented oils for the massage.
This moisturizer replenishes the natural oils of the skin.
Mary applied a liberal dose of suntan oil before going to the beach.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 4: edible fatty acids derived from plants

Commentary: OIL[+substance][+natural][+processed][+fatty_acid][+edible]

Examples:
Safflower oil is less saturated than coconut oil.
This diet recommends lowering your intake of fats and oils.
I fried the fish in vegetable oil.

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Sense Number 5: pigments used in art, painting

Commentary: OIL[+substance][+natural][+processed][+pigment][+painting]

Examples:
This seascape was painted in oil, and that one was painted in acrylics.
The artist said she works mostly in oils.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1