vegetable oil

noun

1. any of a large group of oils that are esters of fatty acids and glycerol, obtained from the leaves, fruit, or seeds of plants.

vegetable oil

noun

1. any of a group of oils that are esters of fatty acids and glycerol and are obtained from plants

Word History and Origins

Origin of vegetable oil¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

My father would return late from his job as a cook with the smell of vegetable oil on his shirts—a smell I still associate with the long and strenuous hours he worked.

From Outside Online

Keep the pan in prime cooking condition with vegetable oil to create a nonstick surface.

From Popular-Science

It’s pre-coated with vegetable oil and cured at high temperatures.

From Popular-Science

A host of companies are working to develop aviation biofuels, but many of these rely on vegetable oil grown especially for the purpose, and its green credentials are a matter of debate.

From Singularity Hub 

Rub the entire surface of the pan, including the exterior, with vegetable oil, using a soft cloth.

From Washington Post

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, high-sided cast iron skillet.

From The Daily Beast

Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with clarified butter or vegetable oil; place it into the oven to heat.

From The Daily Beast

Fill a large pot halfway up with the vegetable oil and heat until it reaches 350 degrees.

From The Daily Beast

Add more vegetable oil if necessary to keep the level at ½ inch (12 millimeters).

From The Daily Beast

He nurtures a fuel-recycling company, Fossil Free Fuel, which transforms cars so they can run on vegetable oil.

From The Daily Beast

Millions in Asia are sustained by rice alone, with perhaps a little vegetable oil for seasoning.

From Project Gutenberg

One should put vegetable oil inside the jar before cooking to make removal of the bread easier.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not unlike vegetable oil in its appearance and its properties, and forms soaps with alkalies.

From Project Gutenberg

When ready to fry place four cups of vegetable oil in a pan.

From Project Gutenberg

Now place in the pan one and one-half cups of vegetable oil.

From Project Gutenberg

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