soybean oil
noun
plural soybean oils
: a pale yellow drying or semidrying oil that is obtained from soybeans and is used chiefly as a food, in paints, varnishes, linoleum, printing ink, and soap, and as a source of phospholipids, fatty acids, and sterols
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Two powerhouse hydrators—soybean oil and glycerin—nourish, smooth, tame frizz, and seal ends for a soft, silky feel.
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
They are not only enriched in our fat cells but also in plant oils, such as olive oil, soybean oils, etc.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Soy wax, derived from soybean oil, has become popular thanks to its eco-friendly, renewable, and biodegradable properties.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
One tablespoon of flaxseed oil offers 7.26 grams of ALA, while soybean oil provides about 0.92 grams.6
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—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
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Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
They are not only enriched in our fat cells but also in plant oils, such as olive oil, soybean oils, etc.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Soy wax, derived from soybean oil, has become popular thanks to its eco-friendly, renewable, and biodegradable properties.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
One tablespoon of flaxseed oil offers 7.26 grams of ALA, while soybean oil provides about 0.92 grams.6
3.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Soybean oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soybean%20oil. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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