oiling

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I learned that oiling the blade prevents humidity from tarnishing the steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

While Roy takes care of the heavy machinery, Alfie looks after the sanding and oiling.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2024

Once cooled, take it out, preheat the oven again to 450 and repeat the oiling and baking process three to four more times.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

Inspired by the Southeast Asian ritual of hair oiling, this serum contains three simple, organic ingredients: sunflower oil, jasmine oil and amla extract.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2022

He looked as if he could use an oiling himself—he moved quite creakily, and with a pronounced stoop, so that he truly seemed as old as he appeared in his disguise.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart