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vegetable oil any of a group of oils that are esters of fatty acids and glycerol and are obtained from plants vegetable oil [′vej·tə·bəl ‚ȯil] (materials) An edible, mixed glyceride oil derived from plants (fruit, leaves, and seeds), including cottonseed, linseed, tung, and peanut; used in food oils, shortenings, soaps, and medicine, and as a paint drying oil. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He says rising oil prices encouraged his company to resurrect the 26-year-old fuel invention that uses vegetable oils. This type of fuel, made from vegetable oils and animal fats, burns more efficiently than gasoline. We severely process many of our foods for convenience, and the result is a dangerously increased intake of preservatives, flavor enhancers such as MSG, hydrogenated vegetable oils, artificial colors, and corn syrup. |
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