canola oil

noun

: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids

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But common seed oils like sunflower, safflower, soybean, and canola oil are rich in omega-3 and polyunsaturated fats, including essential fatty acids our bodies can’t produce on their own, and that play an important role in our brain and overall health. Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 Transfer dough to a large bowl lightly greased with canola oil. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025 This includes grape-seed (my go-to), avocado, or canola oil. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 6 Aug. 2025 Seed oils include corn, soybean, sunflower, and canola oil. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for canola oil

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of canola oil was in 1981

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“Canola oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canola%20oil. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is low in saturated and high in monosaturated fatty acids

Medical Definition

canola oil

noun
: an edible vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of canola that is high in monounsaturated fatty acids
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