oil-based
|oil/based|
B2
/ɔɪl-beɪst/
derived from oil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oil-based' originates from the combination of 'oil' and 'based', where 'oil' refers to a viscous liquid derived from petroleum and 'based' indicates the foundation or main component.
Historical Evolution
'oil-based' evolved from the need to describe products primarily composed of or derived from oil.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'composed of oil', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
made or derived from oil.
The paint is oil-based, making it more durable.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 22:36