soybean oil

[sawee-been oil]

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soybean oil¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

In a University of California, Riverside experiment, most mice fed a high-fat diet rich in soybean oil put on substantial weight.

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Demand from key buyers, such as India and China, is expected to ease as winter approaches, it says, when palm oil consumption typically falls, prompting a shift to alternatives like soybean oil.

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In the U.S., soybean oil is the dominant feedstock thanks to its wide availability.

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In the United States, the most commonly sold seed oil is soybean oil, which is actually healthier than beef tallow when it comes to overall heart risk, Vasagar said.

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The generic “vegetable oil” you find at the supermarket is usually just soybean oil, but it may contain a blend of other oils that varies based on price and availability.

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