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sunflower oil [′sən‚flau̇ยทər ‚ȯil] (materials) A combustible, pale-yellow, semidrying oil with a pleasant scent, expressed from the seeds of the common sunflower; soluble in alcohol, ether, and carbon disulfide; consists mostly of mixed triglycerides of fatty acids; used for resins, soaps, edible oils, and margarines. 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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Regarding the therapeutic effects of sunflower-seed oil on infants ("Anoint Them with Oil: Cheap-and-easy treatment cuts infection rates in premature infants," SN: 3/12/05, p. Overall, babies treated with sunflower-seed oil were 41 percent less likely to develop infections than were those who received conventional care. |
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