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Civil Engineering · Q286

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 286

Q286

The commonly used drying oil for oil paints, is

A.
Olive oil
B.
Linseed oil
Answer
C.
Kerosene oil
D.
Acetate of lead

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Linseed oil is the commonly used drying oil for oil paints. It is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. It polymerizes upon exposure to air, forming a tough, elastic film that binds the pigment particles together and provides protection to the painted surface.