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coconut oil
noun
: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp—an ingredient Dr. Kapoor said is key for hydrating without any grease—as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that offers immediate scalp relief.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
What's more, it's formulated with nourishing ingredients like strengthening biotin and moisturizing coconut oil.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
The ingredient is a powerful emollient; here, it’s paired with moisturizing sunflower seed and coconut oils for keeping skin smooth and supple.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Good alternatives include Vaseline, aloe vera, or even coconut oil.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1681, in the meaning defined above
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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods
Medical Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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