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

The dogs have been fried in soybean oil until their exterior skin begins to develop a sensuous crunch.

From The Daily Beast