soybean oil

American

[sawee-been oil] / ˈsɔi bin ˌɔɪl /

noun

a pale-yellow oil derived from soybeans by expression or solvent extraction: used as a food and in the manufacture of soap, candles, inks, paints, varnishes, etc.

Etymology

Origin of soybean oil

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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Industry analysts expect crop prices to rise this year because of increased domestic demand for soybean oil, stemming in part from an expected increase in soybeans processed into biofuels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

While higher soybean oil prices and bargain hunting after the recent pullback likely provided some support, weak export performance limited its upside, Kenanga Futures said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Top imports included cotton, soybean oil, ethanol and various nuts such as almonds.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Researchers identified specific oxylipins created from linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, another fatty acid found in soybean oil.

From Science Daily • Nov. 30, 2025

Further, to assure the chicken is as low in saturated fat as possible, Perdue uses only polyunsaturated soybean oil.

From The Perdue Chicken Cookbook by Perdue, Mitzi

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