linseed

Everyday

1. Linseed is the seed of the flax plant, also called flaxseed. tree →
2. Linseed oil is oil pressed from these seeds, used in paints and to protect wood, and (food-grade) in cooking. tree →

In the lessons

Art: artists mix oil paints with linseed oil; cricket bats are oiled with linseed oil. Food and health: linseed is added to bread and cereals. Science: flax also gives linen cloth. Safety: rags soaked in linseed oil can catch fire by themselves if crumpled up.

Examples

• Linseed is the seed of the flax plant. tree →
• We oiled the cricket bat with linseed oil. tree →
• Artists thin oil paint with linseed oil. tree →
• Mum sprinkles linseed on her porridge. tree →
• Spread oily rags flat to dry, because linseed oil rags can catch fire. tree →
• Linen cloth is made from the same flax plant. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Also called flaxseed (US).