peanut oil

noun

: a colorless to yellow fatty nondrying oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics

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That versatility and their unique flavor makes peanuts popular ingredients in scores of recipes including in baked goods, soups, salads, Asian dishes, candies and, of course, peanut oil and peanut butter. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024 However, cold-pressed, expelled, and extruded peanut oils still have allergens.20 5. Merve Ceylan, Health, 14 Oct. 2024 Heat oil: Add peanut oil to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven; heat oil to 350°F over medium. David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024 People worldwide enjoy peanuts in many forms, including peanut oil, peanut butter, and peanut snacks.1 Peanuts are packed with nutrients. Johna Burdeos, Health, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peanut oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peanut oil was in 1862

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“Peanut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peanut%20oil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

peanut oil

noun
: a colorless to yellow fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts

Medical Definition

peanut oil

noun
pea·​nut oil ˈpē-nət- How to pronounce peanut oil (audio)
: a colorless to yellow nondrying fatty oil that is obtained from peanuts and is used chiefly as a salad oil, in margarine, in soap, and as a vehicle in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetics

called also arachis oil

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