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peanut oil
noun
: a colorless to yellow fatty nondrying oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics
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That versatility and their unique flavor makes peanuts popular ingredients in scores of recipes including in baked goods, soups, salads, Asian dishes, candies and, of course, peanut oil and peanut butter.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
However, cold-pressed, expelled, and extruded peanut oils still have allergens.20
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—Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
Heat oil: Add peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat oil to 350°F over medium.
—David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
People worldwide enjoy peanuts in many forms, including peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut snacks.1
Peanuts are packed with nutrients.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1862, in the meaning defined above
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“Peanut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peanut%20oil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
peanut oil
noun
: a colorless to yellow fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts
Medical Definition
peanut oil
noun
pea·nut oil
ˈpē-nət-
: a colorless to yellow nondrying fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics
called also arachis oil
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