vegetable oil

noun

: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

Examples of vegetable oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a large bowl combine remaining five ingredients (through vegetable oil); whisk until smooth. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024 Studies point to health concerns Brominated vegetable oil can accumulate in the body and has been linked to health hazards, according to the EWG. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 July 2024 Still, there are some differences between corn oil vs. vegetable oil. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024 Its top imports from Russia include crude oil and petroleum products, coal and coke, pearls, precious and semi-precious stones, fertilizer, vegetable oil, gold and silver. Krutika Pathi, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vegetable oil 

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Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vegetable oil was in 1765

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“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil obtained from plant parts and especially from seeds or fruits

Medical Definition

vegetable oil

noun
: an oil of plant origin
especially : a fatty oil from seeds or fruits

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