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Alternative medical practice
medicine. Practitioners of oil pulling claim it is capable of improving oral health. Its promoters claim it works by pulling out toxins, but there is no
Oil_pulling
American professional truck and tractor pulling series
the most talented pulling drivers in the world." It has been described as the "premiere pulling series" in the United States. Lucas Oil began their foray
Lucas_Oil_Pro_Pulling_League
Line of farm tractors
The Rumely Oil Pull was a line of farm tractors developed by Advance-Rumely Company from 1909 and sold 1910 to 1930. Most were heavy tractors powered by
Rumely_Oil_Pull
Liquid rinse for oral hygiene
complementary and alternative medicine industry as "oil pulling". Its promoters claim it works by "pulling out" "toxins", which are known as ama in Ayurvedic
Mouthwash
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine originating from India
massage, application to affected areas,[failed verification] and oil pulling. Warm oil may also be poured on the patient's forehead, a technique called
Ayurveda
Crude oil from Naftalan, Azerbaijan
of crude oil. It is named after Naftalan, Azerbaijan, where it is found. It is known for its use in alternative medicine. Naftalan crude oil is too heavy
Naftalan_oil
American pioneering producer of agricultural machinery
33 hp Rumely Oil Pull G20/40 (1918–1924) 44 hp Rumely Oil Pull H16/30 (1917–1924) 33 hp Rumely Oil Pull K12/20 (1918–1924) 40 hp Rumely Oil Pull L15/25 (1924–1927)
Advance-Rumely
Traditional East Asian medicine practice involving skin scraping
specially designed instruments. The skin is typically prepared with massage oil, balm, or even rice wine infused with ginger (used traditionally for fatigue
Gua_sha
Diet based on foods in yogic and ayurvedic literature
of a yogi avoids foods with excessive amounts of sour, salt, bitterness, oil, spice burn, unripe vegetables, fermented foods or alcohol. The practice
Sattvic_diet
Oral hygiene practice
gingival recession. Oil Pulling Originating from ancient Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling (known as Gandusha) involves swishing oil (traditionally sesame
Teeth_cleaning
Consumption of urine
Her Own Urine". Media Drum World. Retrieved 2021-12-20. "A 3rd Survivor Pulled From Collapsed Hotel". Deseret News. July 30, 1990. Archived from the original
Urophagia
Alternative medical practice involving pressure to parts of the body
done using thumb, finger, and hand massage techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on a pseudoscientific system of zones and reflex areas
Reflexology
Compilation of traditional ancient Indian medicine practice
involves the heating of thin sheets of metal and then immersing them in oil (taila), extract (takra), cow urine (gomutra) and other substances. Others
Rasashastra
Plant branch chewed for oral hygiene
Buddhavasse 2500 Singh, Abhinav; Purohit, Bharathi (2011). "Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health"
Teeth-cleaning_twig
Removal of toxic substances from an organism
alternative therapies include contrast showers, detoxification foot pads, oil pulling, Gerson therapy, snake-stones, body cleansing, Scientology's and Narconon's
Detoxification
Substance introduced to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact
the system is shut down suddenly (pulling into a service area after a high-speed drive and stopping the engine) the oil that is in the turbo charger immediately
Lubricant
Medical condition
Amiodarone (an anti-arrhythmic) Oil pulling Inhalation cosmetic oils, mineral oil, castor oil, shark liver oil Inhalation of oil-based laxatives Fire breather's
Lipid_pneumonia
2010 environmental disaster
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was an environmental disaster beginning 20 April 2010 off the coast of the United States in the Gulf of Mexico, on the
Deepwater_Horizon_oil_spill
Pseudoscientific use of medicine
products such as hydrogen peroxide. Charcoal in food Colon cleansing Oil pulling Placebo Gavura, Scott (7 May 2015). "Activated charcoal: The latest detox
Activated_charcoal_cleanse
Pseudoscience whereby suction is applied to the skin
wet cupping Blood drawn by wet cupping In Chinese, cupping is known as "pulling-up jars" (Chinese: 拔罐; pinyin: báguàn). According to traditional Chinese
Cupping_therapy
Oleoresin obtained by the extraction of hashish
Hash oil or cannabis oil is an oleoresin obtained by the extraction of cannabis or hashish. It is a cannabis concentrate containing many of it's natural
Hash_oil
Alternative medicine practice for ear cleaning
the lit candle creates enough warmth to generate suction. This suction pulls impurities and wax out of the ear canal. Professor of Complementary Medicine
Ear_candling
Form of Ayurvedic massage
Dosha-specific warm herb-infused oil. The oil is commonly pre-mixed with herbs for specific conditions. Traditionally, the base oil used is sesame but, ayurveda
Abhyanga
Study and use of medicinal properties of plants
too high dose used straight; diluting them in olive oil or another food grade oil such as almond oil can allow these to be used safely as a topical. Salves
Herbal_medicine
Dangerous pseudoscientific concept
and other similarly ineffective and toxic cleanses, such as the essential oil enema described by Volinsky et al. The phenomenon results from improper identification
Rope_worms
sanctioning events in the Lucas Oil owned Pro Pulling League in 2007. At every pull, different classes of tractors pull. Each class includes a different
Empire_State_Pullers
Well drilled to extract crude oil and/or gas
An oil well is a drillhole boring in Earth that is designed to bring petroleum oil hydrocarbons to the surface. Usually some natural gas is released as
Oil_well
Form of alternative medicine
perpendicular to the earth, pulled downward by gravity, and she believed the function of the body was optimal when it was aligned with that pull. In her view, gravity
Rolfing
Type of soft candy
States, made by stretching or pulling a sticky mass of a soft candy base, made of boiled sugar, butter, vegetable oil, flavorings, and colorings, until
Taffy_(candy)
2025 ice hockey championship series
"Panthers pull away from Oilers in Game 3, take Stanley Cup Final lead". NHL.com. NHL Enterprises, L. P. Retrieved June 9, 2025. "Panthers 6-1 Oilers (Jun
2025_Stanley_Cup_Final
Traditional therapy in Thailand
receiver, but rather than simply rubbing on muscles, the body is compressed, pulled, stretched, and rocked. The concept of metta (loving-kindness), based on
Traditional_Thai_massage
National Hockey League team in Edmonton, Alberta
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific
Edmonton_Oilers
Lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow
marketing products and treatments that are harmful, described as "snake oil", based on pseudoscience, and lack efficacy. California officials from the
Goop_(company)
OAPEC petroleum embargo
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) announced that it was implementing a total oil embargo against countries that had supported Israel at any point during the
1973_oil_crisis
Point in time when the maximum rate of petroleum extraction is reached
Peak oil, or peak extraction of oil, is the point when global petroleum production reaches its maximum rate, after which it will begin to decline irreversibly
Peak_oil
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice
normally diluted with a carrier oil for topical application such as jojoba oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil. Phototoxic reactions may occur
Aromatherapy
Alternative medicine and beauty products company
still part of the range today: toiletry milk (later iris milk), massage oil, rosemary bath, skin cream, soap, shaving soap, skin food, sun protection
Weleda
American manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil, additives, and lubricants
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, the Dave Despain Show, the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League, and the Lucas Oil Late Model
Lucas_Oil
Pseudo-medicine product; elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive
normal length, it will "recoil" after being applied and therefore create a pulling force on the skin. This elastic property allows much greater range of motion
Elastic_therapeutic_tape
Blood sport
Goose pulling (also called gander pulling, goose riding, pulling the goose or goose neck tearing) was a blood sport practiced in parts of the Netherlands
Goose_pulling
Practices performed to preserve health
sattvic diet and good digestion and excretion. Hygiene measures include oil pulling, and tongue scraping. Detoxification also plays an important role. Spanish
Hygiene
Monotypic genus of plant in the spurge family
Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species
Ricinus
Spot price of a barrel of benchmark crude oil
The price of oil, or the oil price, generally refers to the spot price of a barrel (42 U.S. gallons; 159 liters) of benchmark crude oil—a reference price
Price_of_oil
Unscientific healthcare practices
healing claims for non-vitamin supplements, fish oil, Omega-3 fatty acid, glucosamine, echinacea, flaxseed oil, and ginseng. Herbal medicine, or phytotherapy
Alternative_medicine
Events affecting the oil market
"Brent oil pulls back after climbing to $126 per barrel on U.S.-Iran escalation fears". CNBC. John Liu and Hanna Ziady (May 5, 2026). "Oil pulls back after
2026–2028 world oil market chronology
2026–2028_world_oil_market_chronology
Offshore ocean structure with oil drilling and related facilities
An oil platform, also called an oil rig, offshore platform, or oil production platform, is a large structure with facilities to extract and process petroleum
Oil_platform
Village in Illinois, United States
Harry Metten exhibited a Rumley Oil Pull. Ferd Metten put some of his carvings on display, one of which was a Rumley Oil Pull. The Rumley was fueled by kerosene
Teutopolis,_Illinois
Promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices
qualification or credentials they do not possess; a charlatan or snake oil salesman". The term quack is a clipped form of the archaic term quacksalver
Quackery
Cable Pulling, Cable Laying/Towing Socks (Chinese Fingers). Pipe Equipment Specialists LTD. 2012. "Medium Duty Cable Socks (Pulling Grips)". Oil & Gas
Towing_sock
Process of painting with pigments that are bound with a medium of drying oil
Oil painting is a painting method involving the procedure of painting with pigments combined with a drying oil as the binder. It has been the most common
Oil_painting
Alternative/complementary medical practice based on Native-Alaskan tradition
environment and healing must therefore begin in the person's spirit. Seal oil, whale oil, and the meats of these animals are the predominant healing substances
Traditional Alaska Native medicine
Traditional_Alaska_Native_medicine
The Roberts Pulling Team (RPT) is tractor pulling team that competes in the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA), Pro Pulling League (PPL) and Ohio
Roberts_Pulling_Team
Pseudoscientific alternative medicine
J. Berens, Christine Willmsen. "Miracle Machines:The 21st-Century Snake Oil". Seattle Times. Archived from the original on November 20, 2007. Retrieved
Energy_medicine
Medical advice by Muhammad in the Hadith
features on traditional medicine in the Islamicate world, include olive oil; dates; miswak as a necessity for oral health and Nigella sativa or "black
Prophetic_medicine
International petroleum organization
the co-operation of leading oil-producing and oil-dependent countries in order to collectively influence the global oil market and maximize profit. It
OPEC
publications department of the NTPA. Tractor Pulling RFD-TV Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League "Home - NTPA Pull". www.ntpapull.com. Retrieved 9 June 2017. "About
National Tractor Pullers Association
National_Tractor_Pullers_Association
American multinational oil and gas company
Corporation (/ˌɛksɒn ˈmoʊbəl/ EK-son MOH-bəl) is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston.
ExxonMobil
British multinational oil and gas company
BP p.l.c. is a British multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London, England. It is one of the oil and gas "supermajors" and one of the world's
BP
Pseudoscientific energy therapy
(November–December 2009). "State-Sponsored Quackery: Feng Shui and Snake Oil for California Nurses". Skeptical Inquirer. 33 (6). Committee for Skeptical
Therapeutic_touch
Health effects associated with contaminated aeroplane cabin air
associated aerotoxic syndrome with exposure to substances such as engine oil and hydraulic fluid. Although researchers have identified correlations between
Aerotoxic_syndrome
Fictional family featured in American soap opera Dallas
the Ewings own and run Southfork Ranch and the oil giant Ewing Oil; in the revival series, Ewing Oil is replaced by Ewing Global, formerly Ewing Energies
Ewing_family_(Dallas)
British multinational oil and gas company
Shell plc is a British multinational oil and gas company, headquartered in London, England. Shell is a public limited company with a primary listing on
Shell_plc
Worker with broad-based, non-specific skills
assisting sheep shearing, and oil field work.[citation needed] Oil roustabout refers to a worker who maintains all things in the oil field. Roustabout is an
Roustabout
Plant oil
Argan oil is a plant oil produced from the kernels of the argan tree (Argania spinosa L.), which is indigenous to Morocco and southwestern Algeria. In
Argan_oil
Culinary herb
removed from stems either by scraping with the back of a knife, or by pulling through the fingers or tines of a fork. The chemical composition of Thymus
Thyme
Skeptical, investigative-journalism podcast
Blocher, Ross and Poppy, Carrie (1 June 2014). "Ross and Carrie Try Oil Pulling: Swish and Spit Edition" (Podcast). Maximum Fun. Event occurs at 42:06
Oh_No,_Ross_and_Carrie!
Global oil shortage due to geopolitics
oil crisis and the 1979 oil crisis, when, respectively, the Yom Kippur War and the Iranian Revolution triggered interruptions in Middle Eastern oil exports
1970s_energy_crisis
Engineering vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort
being the agent noun of trahere "to pull". The first recorded use of the word meaning "an engine or vehicle for pulling wagons or plows" occurred in 1896
Tractor
Species of flowering plant
table linen. Its seeds are known as flaxseed or linseed and its oil is known as linseed oil. In addition to referring to the plant, the word "flax" may refer
Flax
Traditional medical practices in Africa
ritual practices, including the use of palm oil in healing mixtures. In 2016 an in vitro study of the essential oil from Erigeron floribundus, used as a medicinal
African_traditional_medicine
Oil used in food and cooking, of vegetable or animal origin
oil Mustard oil Palm oil Peanut oil (marketed as "groundnut oil" in the UK and India) Rice bran oil Safflower oil Olive oil Semi-refined sesame oil Semi-refined
Cooking_oil
Worldwide increase in crude oil prices following the Iranian Revolution
The 1979 oil crisis, sometimes referred to as the second oil crisis (in reference to the 1973 oil crisis), refers to the drop in oil production in the
1979_oil_crisis
American petroleum brand owned by ExxonMobil
Mobil Oil Corporation, is a petroleum brand owned and operated by American oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil, formerly known as Exxon, which took its
Mobil_Oil_Corporation
American ice hockey player (born 1996)
(March 22, 2015). "The McEichel Derby: It may be a two-team race as Oilers pull out OT win over Flyers while Sabres, Coyotes lose again". buffalonews
Jack_Eichel
Ohio College of Dental Surgery • Ohio Dental Association • Oil of cloves • Oil pulling • Olaflur • Omega Pharma • Ontario Dental Association
Index of oral health and dental articles
Index_of_oral_health_and_dental_articles
Dog bred for a specific type of work
large breed) pulls a cart or wagon filled with supplies, such as farm goods, camping equipment, groceries or firewood, but sometimes pulling people. Drafting
Drafting_(dog)
Plants used to treat Animal & Human Illnesses
Complementary and Integrative Health. 1 August 2020. "Flaxseed and flaxseed oil". National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. 1 December 2020
List of plants used in herbalism
List_of_plants_used_in_herbalism
Traditional Turkish sport
Oil wrestling (Turkish: Yağlı güreş), also called Turkish oil wrestling, is the national sport of Turkey. Oil wrestling includes oil and traditional dress
Oil_wrestling
American multinational energy corporation
predominantly specializing in oil and gas. The second-largest direct descendant of Standard Oil, and originally known as the Standard Oil Company of California
Chevron_Corporation
2006 ice hockey championship series
the lead in half. With just over a minute to go in regulation, the Oilers pulled the goalie in hopes of forcing overtime. A loose puck wound up on the
2006_Stanley_Cup_Final
State-owned oil and gas company in Azerbaijan
The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Respublikası Dövlət Neft Şirkəti, ARDNŞ), largely known by its abbreviation
SOCAR
Anti-vaccine book with dangerous message that contracting the measles is beneficial
he said. Eventually, due to pressure from customers, Bookworld decided to pull Melanie's Marvelous Measles. A spokesman told News.com.au: "In this case
Melanie's_Marvelous_Measles
Geopolitical and economic crisis
of prolonged supply shortages, oil prices rose faster than during any other conflict in recent history; Brent crude oil prices surpassed US$100 per barrel
2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
English energy company founded in 1908
Anglo-Persian Oil Company (APOC; Persian: شرکت نفت ایران و انگلیس) was a British company founded in 1909 following the discovery of a large oil field in Masjed
Anglo-Persian_Oil_Company
NHL team season
The 1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off their shortest playoff run in seven years when the
1989–90 Edmonton Oilers season
1989–90_Edmonton_Oilers_season
Preserved American 4-8-4 locomotive
bold, red letters. It was used for pulling Frisco's crack Meteor train service. No. 4500 even saw service pulling Frisco's Texas Special. When the Meteor
St._Louis–San_Francisco_4500
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
leader, as well as the one figure most people would pin their hopes on for pulling the world out of the economic downturn. On October 9, 2009—only nine months
Barack_Obama
Preserved Narrow-gauge 4-6-0 steam locomotive
burning coal to burning oil. On April 9, 2019, while the locomotive was pulling an excursion, a piston ring broke on the engineer's side, creating a hole
Southern_Pacific_18
Form of alternative medicine
herbalized steam bath; "shirodhara", in which warm sesame oil is poured on the forehead; "nasya", an oil massage of head, neck and shoulders combined with steam
Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health
Maharishi_Vedic_Approach_to_Health
American petroleum company (1916–2022)
Sinclair Oil Corporation is an American petroleum corporation founded by Harry F. Sinclair on May 1, 1916. It is presently a subsidiary of HF Sinclair
Sinclair_Oil_Corporation
1996 oil spill off the coast of Wales
starboard hull causing oil to pour out into the sea. Tugs from Milford Haven Port Authority were sent to the scene and attempted to pull the vessel free and
Sea_Empress_oil_spill
Any invasive oil well intervention
snubbing. More specifically, a workover refers to the expensive process of pulling and replacing completion or production hardware in order to extend the
Workover
Laboratory equipment used to remove air
mercury bubblers may be avoided by pulling (instead of pushing) liquids through the cannula by vacuum. Alternatively, the oil bubbler may be closed off from
Gas_bubbler
Boat that maneuvers other vessels by pushing or towing them
or tug is a marine vessel that manoeuvres other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. These boats typically tug ships
Tugboat
Genus of beetles
Meloe is a genus of blister beetles commonly referred to as oil beetles. The name derives from their defensive strategy: when threatened they release
Meloe
One of the largest in the world
Russia's petroleum (oil) industry is one of the largest in the world.[citation needed] Russia has the largest reserves and was the largest exporter of
Petroleum_industry_in_Russia
Type of unconventional oil deposit
Oil sands are a type of unconventional petroleum deposit. They are either loose sands, or partially consolidated sandstone containing a naturally occurring
Oil_sands
US Navy expeditionary mobile base vessel
Greenert. The design of Lewis B. Puller is based on the hull of the civilian Alaska-class oil tanker. Lewis B. Puller can be outfitted with support facilities
USS_Lewis_B._Puller_(ESB-3)
Topics referred to by the same term
agricultural equipment manufacturer that was reorganized as Advance-Rumely Rumely Oil Pull, a kerosene-powered farm tractor developed by Edward Rumely Rumely, Michigan
Rumely
Beef noodle soup from Lanzhou, China
repetitively rolling, pulling, and spinning. As soon as the noodle is shaped, it is placed in boiling water until fully cooked. Without chili oil Thin noodles
Lanzhou_beef_noodles
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
Biblical
Izehar, oil;bright one, olive oil;
Male
Irish
Irish legend name (Mil Espane "Mil of Spain") of the father of Éibhear Dunn and Éibhear Finn, who conquered Ireland. Possibly derived from the Latin word miles, MIL means "soldier."
Male
French
French form of Latin Franciscus, FRANÇOIS means "French."
Male
Spanish
 Portuguese and Spanish form of French Gilles, GIL means "shield of goatskin." Compare with other forms of Gil.
Boy/Male
Biblical Muslim
Clearness, oil.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Myrrh; sweet oil.
Boy/Male
Indian
Oil lamp
Biblical
clearness; oil;
Boy/Male
Biblical
Clearness, oil.
Male
Hebrew
(גִּיל-עַד) Hebrew name GIL-AD means "hard, stony region."
Male
English
Short form of Old English names beginning with Wil-, WIL means "will."
Boy/Male
Biblical
Providing well, fatness, oil'.
Male
English
 Short form of English Gilbert, GIL means "pledge-bright" and other names beginning with Gil-. Compare with other forms of Gil.
Male
English
Short form of English Oliver, probably OLI means "elf army."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Hawaiian, Hebrew
Oil
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Irish, Jewish, Portuguese, Spanish
French Form of Julius; Shining Pledge; Short for Names Beginning with Gil; Kid; Young Goat; Serves Christ; Joy; Happiness; Squire Young Shield
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Russian Olga, OILI means "dedicated to the gods; holy."
Male
Hebrew
(גִּיל) Hebrew name GIL means "joy." Compare with other forms of Gil.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Oil lamp
Boy/Male
American, Arabic, Australian, Christian, Greek, Hebrew, Irish, Ukrainian
Myrrh; Fragrant Oil; Fragrant Ointment
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
Female
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Latin Natalia, NATÃLIA means "birthday," or in Church Latin "Christmas day."Â
Girl/Female
Tamil
Large, Firm
Boy/Male
Tamil
Preetom | பà¯à®°à®¿à®¤à¯‹à®®
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
One who is Very Laborious
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Gwyar.
Male
Egyptian
, horns of violence (?).
Boy/Male
Indian
First rose
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Arabic, Assamese, Australian, Bengali, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, German, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Irish, Kannada, Latin, Lebanese, Modern, Muslim, Scottish, Tamil
To Increase; Kinswomen; Mother; Bitter; Diminutive of Mary; Wished-for Child; Rebellion; Great; Fifth Month of the Year; Old Arabic Name; Scottish Form of Margaret Pearl; T
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Protector of the Renowned
Boy/Male
Hindu
Attached
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
OIL PULLING
n.
Any one of a great variety of unctuous combustible substances, not miscible with water; as, olive oil, whale oil, rock oil, etc. They are of animal, vegetable, or mineral origin and of varied composition, and they are variously used for food, for solvents, for anointing, lubrication, illumination, etc. By extension, any substance of an oily consistency; as, oil of vitriol.
v. i.
To soil one's self with severe labor; to work with painful effort; to labor; to toil; to drudge.
n.
A leaf or very thin sheet of metal; as, brass foil; tin foil; gold foil.
superl.
Consisting of oil; containing oil; having the nature or qualities of oil; unctuous; oleaginous; as, oily matter or substance.
n.
An oily substance, C10H16, extracted from oil caraway.
v. t.
To smear or rub over with oil; to lubricate with oil; to anoint with oil.
superl.
Covered with oil; greasy; hence, resembling oil; as, an oily appearance.
v. t.
To defile; to soil.
n.
Dung; faeces; compost; manure; as, night soil.
n.
A pungent oily substance obtained by redistilling bone oil.
n.
An owl.
n.
Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity.
a.
Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous.