soybean oil

American  

[sawee-been oil] / ˈsɔi bin ˌɔɪl /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of soybean oil

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The altered protein also changes how the body handles linoleic acid, one of the primary components of soybean oil.

From Science Daily

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

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.

From Salon

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.

From Salon