edible oils.

The dielectric constant (e’) and dielectric loss (e’’) of pure unsaturated Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) oil are measured at different temperatures and frequencies. X-band microwave bench operating in the frequency range 8.2-12.4 GHz is tuned to desired constant frequency. It is observed that the dielectric constant (e’) of linseed oil decreases with increase in temperature while the dielectric loss (e”) increases with increase in temperature. The dielectric constant (e’) of linseed oil decreases with increase in frequency, while dielectric loss (e”) increases with increase in frequency. The dielectric properties of oil samples are in good agreement with the earlier reported work.