Application
Application noun - The act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose.
Oil and application are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oil" instead a noun "Application".
Oil
Oil noun - A picture created with oil paint.
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Synonyms for Oil
Application and oil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Application" instead a noun "Oil".
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Both words in one sentence
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In Cursor's Fury, Tavi arranges to detonate a town to stop a Canim assault through the liberal application of alcohol, lamp oil and distributed sawdust.
Source: Literature / Codex Alera -
So activating an ancient plasma reactor or whatnot involves a great deal of chanting, incense, the application of sanctified engine oil, and some specific taps with a wrench that just so happen to hit the "on" switch.
Source: Achievements in Ignorance - The best example is that Christie murdered Helena's mother, but buy her a couple of gifts and suddenly she'll pair up for volleyball matches and mutual sun-tan oil application.
Source: Easily Forgiven
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