canola oil

noun

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

Examples of canola oil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While the fish is cooking, heat canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Feb. 2024 Rub steaks with canola oil, black pepper and 2 teaspoons of the salt. 2. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024 In a separate large, deep skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2024 When grill pan is hot, use a pastry brush to apply 1 tablespoon of the canola oil to pan. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 Roast the sprouts: Toss the Brussels sprouts with canola oil and salt and pepper, and roast on baking sheets for about 25 minutes at 400°F. Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023 Brush with the canola oil and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese during the last five minutes of baking. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2024 Clean, neutral-tasting vegetable oil or canola oil is a good, inexpensive choice. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023 Heat a quarter-inch of canola oil in a frying pan to about 350 degrees. Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024

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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 20 Apr. 2024.

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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