Cod Oil (Noun)
Meaning
An inferior cod-liver oil that is used in leather manufacturing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The tannery used a low-grade cod oil to treat the hides, which made them smell terrible.
- Applying cod oil to the leather had the effect of waterproofing it, but it also felt sticky to the touch.
- Due to its unpleasant odor and poor quality, cod oil was usually used for making low-end shoes and belts.
- As an alternative to neatsfoot oil, the cobbler used cod oil to condition and protect the leather.
- Many leather workers of the past had to work with cod oil, which was cheaper but less effective than other oils available.