vegetable oil
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vegetable oil
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It will use locally sourced biomethane to power operations, with on-site energy storage in the form of hydrotreated vegetable oil and batteries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Imports from Malaysia amounted to $12.54 billion, mainly minerals, vegetable oil and electrical machinery and equipment.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
Improving risk appetite for local Malaysian assets amid a resilient economic outlook and year-end window dressing may provide a supportive tone for the vegetable oil, according to Kenanga Futures in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Supermarket shelves are packed with oils from budget bottles of sunflower and vegetable oil to pricier olive, avocado and coconut oils claiming health benefits.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025
At the microscopic level, the protein cubes were solid food particles suspended in thick vegetable oil.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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