linseed Definition
- 1the seed of the flax plant, used to produce linseed oil and also used as a nutritional supplement
- 2the flax plant itself
Using linseed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "linseed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Linseed oil is commonly used in painting and varnishing.
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Linseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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The flax plant produces both linseed and fiber.
linseed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with linseed
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The farmer fed his cows with linseed cake.
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The poultry farmer mixed linseed meal into the chicken feed.
a yellowish oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of the flax plant, used in making paints and varnishes and in linoleum and printing inks
Example
The artist mixed linseed oil with pigment to create a medium for oil painting.
Origins of linseed
from Middle English 'lin', meaning 'flax' + 'seed'
Summary: linseed in Brief
'Linseed' [ˈlɪnˌsiːd] refers to the seed of the flax plant, which is used to produce linseed oil and as a nutritional supplement. It can also refer to the flax plant itself. Linseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and is used as a high-protein animal feed in the form of linseed cake or meal.
