cold-press

verb

cold-pressed; cold-pressing; cold-presses

transitive verb

: to press without applying heat from an external source
cold-pressing olives
also : to extract (oil) by cold-pressing

Examples of cold-press in a Sentence

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Extra virgin olive oil Extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed and the highest grade on the market, according to Food & Wine. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 24 Oct. 2024 However, cold-pressed, expelled, and extruded peanut oils still have allergens.20 5. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 The four-piece set comes with an earthy cold-press olive oil ideal for dipping bread in and a zingy champagne-orange vinegar suited for salads. Brittany Natale, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024 The castor oil is also cold-pressed, meaning the seeds are crushed instead of extracted with heat or chemicals. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Standard variations of olive oil use heat to extract as much juice from the fruit as possible—but virgin olive oil is created through using a cold-pressing process and left unrefined, which leaves all the beneficial molecules in tact. Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2024 Ruby Jean’s Juicery is the go-to location for fresh and cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and healthy breakfast bites. Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Sep. 2023 Extraction Methods and Plant Parts Hemp seed oil is obtained by cold-pressing the seeds of industrial hemp plants, resulting in a nutrient-rich oil that is commonly used as a carrier oil in various products. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023 Medic stands out from other CBD producers due to their steadfast commitment to a chemical-free, solvent-free cold-press extraction procedure. 20. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cold-press was in 1799

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“Cold-press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cold-press. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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