canola oil

noun

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

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China had responded by imposing 100% import taxes on Canadian canola oil and meal and 25% on pork and seafood. Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026 How To Get Omega-3s Fish like sardines, mackerel, and tuna are good sources of EPA and DHA, while ALA comes from plant foods like walnuts, flaxseed, and canola oil. Sarah Garone, Health, 21 Jan. 2026 Pour about a teaspoon of canola oil (or vegetable oil) into your hands. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026 Heat canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canola oil

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 30 Jan. 2026.

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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