solvent-refined oil

solvent-refined oil

[′säl·vənt ri¦fīnd ′ȯil]

(materials)

A lubricating oil that has been solvent-treated during refining, such as most motor, aircraft, diesel-engine, steam-turbine, and other high-quality oils.

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