mustard oil

American  

noun

1. oil expressed from the seed of mustard, used chiefly in making soap.

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mustard oil British  

noun

1. an oil that is obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap

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Etymology

Origin of mustard oil

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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mustard oil

The authors found that the three variants were associated with a lower pain threshold in response to skin pricking after prior exposure to mustard oil, but not in response to heat or pressure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023

Coconut and mustard oil are a stellar combination here, as the sweetness of the coconut tempers the bitterness of the mustard oil and seeds.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2023

The bitter sulfurous compounds are part of a Brussels sprouts' sophisticated defense system, known as the mustard oil bomb, that repels insects from biting them but attracts those insects that allow pollination.

From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022

A meal begins with complimentary sel roti — rings of honey-sweetened rice bread — accompanied by a bowl of fermented daikon, slick with mustard oil and tossed with both mustard and fenugreek seeds.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 24, 2021

She adds salt, lemon juice, thin slices of green chili pepper, wishing there were mustard oil to pour into the mix.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri