Oil vs. Vinegar

Oil vs. Vinegar — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Oil and Vinegar

Oilnoun

Liquid fat.

Vinegarnoun

(uncountable) A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid.

Oilnoun

Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.

Vinegarnoun

(countable) Any variety of vinegar.

a range of herb-flavoured vinegars

Oilnoun

An oil painting.

Vinegarverb

(transitive) To season or otherwise treat with vinegar.

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Oilverb

(transitive) To lubricate with oil.

Vinegarnoun

sour-tasting liquid produced usually by oxidation of the alcohol in wine or cider and used as a condiment or food preservative

Oilverb

(transitive) To grease with oil for cooking.

Vinegarnoun

dilute acetic acid

Oilnoun

a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water

Oilnoun

oil paint used by an artist

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Oilnoun

any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants

Oilverb

cover with oil, as if by rubbing;

oil the wooden surface

Oilverb

administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing