corn oil

noun

: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of corn kernels and used chiefly as salad oil, in soft soap, and in margarine

Examples of corn oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There's no shortage of hydration, either, with a bursting blend of chamomile, hydrolyzed silk, and meadowfoam seed and corn oils. —Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024

The harmful compounds was highest in corn oil and lowest in peanut oil.19 Interestingly, highly refined peanut oil is safe for people with peanut allergies. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024

Two of the most popular and widely-available options include corn oil and vegetable oil. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024

Biodiesel is made from a variety of natural materials that are recycled or agricultural by-products, like inedible corn oil or other materials that would otherwise be wasted. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

corn oil

noun

: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of corn kernels and used chiefly in salad oil, in soft soap, and in margarine

Medical Definition

corn oil

noun

: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of Indian corn kernels that is used in medicine as a solvent and as a vehicle for injections

called also maize oil