noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
oil-based; oiliness
Describes substances, inks, paints, or markers that use oil as a base. Often used attributively with の.
このマジックは油性だから、水に濡れてもにじまない。
This marker is oil-based, so it won't smudge even if it gets wet.
Oil-based paint takes time to dry.
oil resistance
oleophilic; lipophilic
permanent marker; oil-based pen
oil-based paint
oil paint; oil-based paint
Compound of 油 (oil) and 性 (nature, property), literally 'oil property'. A straightforward Sino-Japanese word.