cottonseed

[ kot-n-seed ]

noun

, plural cot·ton·seeds, (especially collectively) cot·ton·seed.

1. the seed of the cotton plant, yielding an oil.

cottonseed

/ ˈkɒtənˌsiːd /

noun

1. the seed of the cotton plant: a source of oil and fodder

Word History and Origins

Origin of cottonseed¹

First recorded in 1785–95; cotton + seed

Example Sentences

Last week, Potter had to shut down the manufacturing line that uses cottonseed oil because a truck didn’t drop off a new load of the ingredient in time.

From Time

Foreign fats like cottonseed oil, sesame oil, or oleomargarine may be substituted for or added to pure butter.

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Lard is very often adulterated with cottonseed oil, cottonseed stearin and beef stearin.

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The presence of cottonseed oil is indicated by a deep-red or orange color, little or no color resulting in its absence.

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Lard from hogs fed on any of the various cottonseed products may give a faint reaction when this test is applied.

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The presence of cottonseed oil is shown by the formation of a deep-red or orange color.

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