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sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
Examples of sesame oil in a Sentence
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Turn off the heat and stir in the 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
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—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-high.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Stir in corn, soy sauce, sesame oil, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil over medium high.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Tables were stacked with trays of Nebula Nebulae parfaits (spiced chocolate and vanilla mousse) and platters of Atreides Delicacies (rice noodles, harissa, sesame oil).
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
Hummus is usually made from mashed chickpeas seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, and olive or sesame oil.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2024
There's a wooden Korean window frame that holds sweets including a ginseng marshmallow and a sesame oil caramel.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 24 Mar. 2024
The convincing stand-in for meat turns out to be nuggets of soy protein flavored with sesame oil and pineapple soy sauce.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1870, in the meaning defined above
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 25 May. 2024.
Medical Definition
sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
called also benne oil, teel oil
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