canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids

Examples of canola oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On a table, some small bites had been prepared for me, including a taco filled with a by-product of canola oil. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 Over half of Canada’s canola oil exports go to China, but China can probably turn to other sources like Germany and Russia if needed. Christine McDaniel, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Ingredients 1 1/2 Tbsp. canola oil 4 jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 Tbsp. Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024 Pour about a teaspoon of canola oil (or vegetable oil) into your hands. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for canola oil 

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Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canola oil was in 1981

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“Canola oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola%20oil. Accessed 14 Oct. 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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