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Definition of "oil-mist" [oil-mist]

  • Oil spray; vapor from a quantity of oil which is being constantly agitated. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "oil-mist" in a sentence
  • "The company offers a range of oil-mist filters, from individual filters to high-capacity central systems."
  • "Equipment on display will include LNS bar feeders and Star's Agency range of FMB bar magazines; high-pressure coolant systems from Pumps and Equipment; Filtermist oil-mist collection and filtration; Nobel fire suppression; PSL Datatrack production-management software; cutting tools from WNT and NTK; and two agency lines from Emmaco UK, namely IBAG high-speed spindles and Argotech acoustic and power-monitoring systems."
  • "All joints and mated components are completely enclosed and sealed to an IP67 rating; the wrist is suitable for working in a dust - or oil-mist environment."