oliegedragen

Oliegedragen is a Dutch adjective meaning “carried in oil” or “oil-based.” It is used to label substances or formulations for which oil serves as the medium, solvent, or carrier, as distinct from water-based systems. The term derives from olie (oil) and gedragen (carried or borne). In Dutch scientific and technical literature, oliegedragen appears in contexts such as pharmacology, materials science, and food and cosmetics.

In pharmacology and medicine, oliegedragen formulations describe preparations where the active ingredient is dissolved or dispersed in an oil vehicle, influencing solubility, absorption, and release. In materials and art, oliegedragen describes paints, varnishes, and coatings where drying oils (such as linseed oil) act as the binder; such formulations are contrasted with waterborne or solvent-based systems.

In the food and cosmetics industries, oliegedragen emulsions or products use oil as a continuous phase or carrier, affecting texture, mouthfeel, and stability. The term is often used descriptively rather than as a formal classification; it may be encountered alongside watergedragen (water-based) and solvent-based descriptors.

See also: watergedragen, oil-based, solvent-based, emulsions, suspensions, binders.

Notes: The exact meaning can vary by discipline and region; when encountering the term, check the context to determine whether oil is the carrier, solvent, or dispersed phase.