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In 1990, McDonald’s switched to 100 percent vegetable oil, as did chains such as Wendy’s and Burger King.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
To the empty wok, add the remaining vegetable oil, the garlic, ginger, and scallions and stir-fry until fragrant, 30–60 seconds.
—Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Omega-6 fats mainly come from vegetable oils like sunflower oil and safflower oil.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 23 Nov. 2024
Instructions Step 1 In a medium bowl, stir together 1½ teaspoons of the vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, the wine, ½ teaspoon of the sugar, and the cornstarch.
—Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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First Known Use
1765, in the meaning defined above
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“Vegetable oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vegetable%20oil. Accessed 17 Dec. 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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