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nut oil

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noun

  1. oil obtained from walnuts, hazelnuts, etc, used in paints and varnishes and in cooking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Shea nut oil is a common ingredient in body care products, but is also used in chocolate and other products.

From Science Daily Apr. 11, 2024

Kukui nut oil was used for torches — kukui is known as the “tree of light.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 18, 2023

"I would add in a really nice roasted nut oil," Roszkowski says.

From Salon Nov. 10, 2021

She notes, “Some ingredients that are great for textured hair are palm nut oil, avocado oil, and almond oil.”

From Slate Jun. 15, 2020

Leonardo gives a careful recipe for preventing the change of color in nut oil, supposing it to be owing to neglect in removing the skin of the nut.

From On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature by John Ruskin

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