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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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Beyond has switched from canola and coconut oils to avocado oil, reducing saturated fat by 60% to 2 grams per serving, while cutting sodium by 20%.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Keep in Mind To prevent damaging the flute, avoid using coconut oil with it.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2024
Others rely on more natural ingredients, including coconut oil — but still require some form of peroxide.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024
Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave in 20 seconds intervals, stirring between each one (about 1 minute total).
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 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 10 Jun. 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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