safflower oil

American  

noun

1. an oil expressed or extracted fromsafflower seeds, used in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of safflower oil

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In a Dutch oven or other deep pot, heat the safflower oil until it reaches 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

From Washington Post

And the lion’s share of two key formula ingredients — high-oleic sunflower and safflower oil — are stuck behind the front lines in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Refined safflower oil's smoke point is on the higher end — 510°F — which makes it a suitable choice for broiling, and a natural choice for deep-frying everything from tortilla chips to oysters.

From Salon

If you decide to make them, the chef says safflower oil is a good option in lieu of lard.

From Washington Post