canola oil

noun

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

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McDonald's famous fries were also once fried in the same fat before switching to canola oil, per Taste of Home. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025 One study found that repeatedly heating canola oil increased the amount of trans fats in the oil by 233%.9 Seed oils repeatedly heated, such as those used to deep fry foods like French fries, are especially prone to oxidation. Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025 The cream is enriched with canola oil and olive wax to maintain hydration and enhance smoothness. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024 Seed oils include corn oil, canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, rice bran oil, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, and cottonseed oil. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for canola oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Feb. 2025.

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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