safflower oil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of safflower oil
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees.
From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
As with safflower oil, avocado oil is a great choice for very high-heat cooking methods, like shallow and deep-frying, as well as grilling.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2021
If you decide to make them, the chef says safflower oil is a good option in lieu of lard.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 15, 2020
“Made with coffee grounds, sunflower oil, and safflower oil, the scrub smooths rough winter skin,” writes Ashley Weatherford about this body scrub.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2018
The Dr. Oz Show Superfoods for super skin; the immune system; safflower oil; undesirable things in fish; the tongue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2014
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