canola

American  

[kuh-noh-luh] / kəˈnoʊ lə /

noun

1. a variety of the rapeseed plant that contains reduced levels of erucic acid, making its oil palatable for human consumption, and reduced levels of a toxic glucosin, making its meal desirable as a livestock feed.

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canola British  

/ kəˈnəʊlə /

noun

1. a cooking oil extracted from a variety of rapeseed developed in Canada

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Etymology

Origin of canola

First recorded in 1975–80; formerly a Canadian trademark; either abbreviation of Can(adian) o(il) l(ow) a(cid) or a blend of Can(ada) ( def. ) and -ola ( def. )

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canola

The study also reported that, among the foods tested, the highest PAH levels were found in soybean oil, followed by duck meat and canola oil.

From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026

Carney said this month that Canada would allow 49,000 Chinese-made EVs to enter the country at a sharply lower tariff rate, and that Beijing would lower its levies for Canadian canola oil.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026

The speech came on the heels of Canada striking a limited, preliminary trade pact with China that would lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and Canadian agriculture including canola oil.

From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026

BEIJING—China and Canada agreed to lower tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and Canadian canola as a part of what their leaders called a “new strategic partnership,” with U.S. trade frictions looming in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

Carney said Beijing had also committed to removing tariffs on Canadian canola meal, lobsters, crabs and peas "until at least the end of the year".

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026