canola oil

noun

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

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Heat the Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat and add the canola oil. Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025 When Mares found out one of Kettle & Fire’s natural flavor suppliers used small amounts of canola oil as a binder, the company stopped working with that supplier and changed to another that used olive oil. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 The tariffs, announced by China’s State Council Tariff Commission, include a 100% tax on canola oil, canola meal, and peas, along with a 25% tax on pork and seafood. Zach Lachance, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, soybean oil and canola oil have lower ratios, at 8:1 and 2:1, respectively. Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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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