safflower oil

noun

: an edible drying oil obtained from the seeds of the safflower

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Key Ingredients: Kakadu plum oil, coconut extract, safflower oil How to Apply: The oil can be used on wet hair after washing, or on dry hair between wash days. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 Olive, avocado, sesame, and safflower oils are all good choices for cooking. Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 It's formulated with skin-care mainstays like vitamin E, sunflower oil, and safflower oil to encourage healthy hair growth and increase eyebrow density. Sarah Han, Allure, 5 Sep. 2024 For a healthier alternative, consider using oils like olive or safflower oil in your cooking and enjoy butter, whether vegan or traditional, in moderation. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for safflower oil 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of safflower oil was circa 1857

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“Safflower oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safflower%20oil. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

safflower oil

noun
: a polyunsaturated edible oil obtained from the seeds of the safflower

Medical Definition

safflower oil

noun
: an edible drying oil that is low in saturated fatty acids and is obtained from the seeds of the safflower

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