Definition of palm oil
: an edible fat obtained from the flesh of the fruit of several palms and used especially in soap and lubricating greases
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The government first mandated that the cap on trans fats in corn oil, palm oil, frying oil and mixed liquid oils be cut in half, from 20% to 10%.
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Some environmental groups have raised concerns that food companies are reaching for palm oil, which contributes to deforestation.
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The fund is looking at other crops too, from cocoa to coconut, rice, palm oil and shea butter.
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The separatists have chased many government workers and forced the closure of man schools, timber and palm oil processing factories.
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Hopefully, the connection is made that kids can do their part to save wild orangs by coming to understand that purchasing products made with sustainable palm oil will help save these habitats.
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The company sells palm oil locally and exports rubber.
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Researchers say the process of reheating vanaspati, which is made from palm oil, renders it even more lethal and likely contributes to soaring rates of heart disease among South Asians.
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Mahathir, 92, is forming a council of five elders that bring in palm oil tycoon Robert Kuok, former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin and Zeti Akhtar Aziz, who led Bank Negara Malaysia for 16 years.
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First Known Use of palm oil
1625
PALM OIL Defined for English Language Learners
palm oil
Definition of palm oil for English Language Learners
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: oil that is obtained from the fruit of some palm trees and used in cooking and in making soap and other products
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