canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids

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However, canola oil blends with high oleic acid are more heat-resistant. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Extra-Virgin Olive Oil vs. Other Oils Other types of oil have healthy fats, including regular olive oil, sunflower oil, and canola oil. Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024 On a table, some small bites had been prepared for me, including a taco filled with a by-product of canola oil. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 Over half of Canada’s canola oil exports go to China, but China can probably turn to other sources like Germany and Russia if needed. Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for canola oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canola oil was in 1981

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“Canola oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola%20oil. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is low in saturated and high in monosaturated fatty acids

Medical Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
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