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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1879, in the meaning defined above
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“Corn oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20oil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about corn oil
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