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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
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First Known Use
1981, in the meaning defined above
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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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