oily

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Oily fish is defined as fish with a proportion of fat higher than 5-6% of their muscle mass: sardines, longfin tuna, mackerel and horse mackerel are some the most well known examples.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Oily surfaces also change the way water ripples when it is windy, making oil-covered patches of the ocean’s surface look calmer and smoother than surrounding areas.

From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2022

Oily hands and pan aside, I was surprised to conclude that focaccia was easier to master than a lot of yeast loaves, less fussy and less prone to errors.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

Oily Cart understands this, which is why they keep “In a Pickle” friendly, focused and fast-moving.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2017

Oily black scales bristling with barbed spikes covered its grotesque body.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull