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Oily Substance Crossword Clue

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noun

• an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)

35%5 Sheep's oily substance
noun

• A substance obtained from the wool of sheep, consisting largely of potash mixed with fatty and earthy matters.

32%7 Coated with oily substance
adjective

• smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction

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New York Times01 Aug 2010 Down 64
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