oleomargarine

or o·le·o·mar·ga·rin

[ oh-lee-oh-mahr-juh-rin, -reen, -mahrj-rin, -reen ]

noun

1. margarine.

oleomargarine

/ ˌəʊlɪəʊˈmɑːdʒərɪn; ˌəʊlɪəʊˌmɑːdʒəˈriːn /

noun

1. other names (esp US) for margarine

Other Words From

• o·le·o·mar·gar·ic [oh-lee-oh-mahr-, gahr, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oleomargarine¹

From the French word oléomargarine, dating back to 1870–75. See oleo-, margarine

Example Sentences

The two manufactures, however, which seem to lead in the demand for glycerine are of nitro-glycerine and of oleomargarine.

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

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When the oleomargarine in butter is in about the proportion of 1 : 10, it will not separate much short of 15 minutes.

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After they are churned, the oleomargarine is worked, salted, and packed in the same manner as butter.

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Before using the oleomargarine, this coloring matter is simply worked into the fat until it is evenly colored.

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