canola oil

noun

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

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Canada’s other big contribution to the American diet is canola oil, which is produced stateside in relatively small amounts. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2025 Scientists have used genetic modification to create seed oils like high oleic acid canola oil that have a lower omega-6 to 3 ratio. Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025 High in Vitamin E Seed oils are a source of essential nutrients, such as vitamin E. One tablespoon of canola oil provides 2.42 milligrams of vitamin E, which is 16% of the Daily Value (DV). Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Jan. 2025 Thoroughly coat your cast iron with a thin layer of vegetable or canola oil, both inside and out. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for canola oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 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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