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canola oil
noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
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Heat canola oil in an oven-safe pot over medium heat and then add short ribs.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
Once my friends started trickling in on that snowy December night, mom started up the frypan to heat the canola oil for frying.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The ingredients are simple and consist of rice flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking soda, light olive oil or canola oil, water, and a dash of cinnamon.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1981, in the meaning defined above
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“Canola oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola%20oil. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
canola oil
noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is low in saturated and high in monosaturated fatty acids
Medical Definition
canola oil
noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
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