oily

Adjective complement with noun phrase

make: Attached Image: 50 KB The camera flash made the model look oily!

Modifies a noun

• fish: White fish, rather than oily fish, was used.
• rag: All tool handles should also be wiped with an oily rag from time to time, using linseed oil.
• residue: The procedure produced an oily residue composed of hundreds of complex organic molecules.
• skin: Great for oily skin - really sucks up excess oils.
• secretion: The oily secretion can be oxidized by the air and turned black.
• dressing: Keep it lean by skipping rich cream, or lots of oil or oily dressings or sauces.

Used with adjective complement

• get: The Fujin chain run means that the inside of your right leg can easily get oily.
• become: OILY HAIR Recently my hair has become very oily to the point where i need to wash it every day.
• feel: The coat can be wavy but is not generally curly, feeling oily when touched.
• look: The number 1 cyl spark plug looks oily, and the others look evenly black. the car runs fine.

Noun used with modifier

• fish: More oily fish Oily fish such as mackerel or salmon should be served at least once every three weeks.
• acid: Omega 3 fatty acids Oily fish is the best source of omega 3 fatty acids.

Modifying Another Word

• naturally: Teak, in common with several exotic hardwoods, is a naturally oily timber.
• especially: Try to have fish twice a week, especially oily fish such as mackerel and sardines.
• slightly: Slightly oily in texture with a good all round finish.
• particularly: Fish, particularly oily fish can protect against heart problems.
• too: Occasionally, an individual's skin is too oily, too acid, or too sweaty to work cleanly with nylon gloves.
• very: A good oil for very dry or very oily skin.

Preposition: in

texture: Slightly oily in texture with a good all round finish.