aceite

Definitions of aceite
  1. noun
    a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
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    fuel, fuel-oil
    a petroleum product used for fuel
    crudo, grosero, petróleo, tosco
    a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
    aceite de hígado de bacalao
    an oil obtained from the livers of cod and similar fishes; taken orally as a source of vitamins A and D
    lanolina
    a yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool; a mixture of fatty acids and esters; used in some ointments and cosmetics
    saín
    a fatty oil obtained from the livers of various fish
    aguarrás, trementina
    volatile liquid distilled from turpentine oleoresin; used as paint thinner and solvent and medicinally
    sebo
    obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
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    lípido
    an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
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