corn oil

noun

: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of corn kernels and used chiefly as salad oil, in soft soap, and in margarine

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In a wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons corn oil over high heat. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 28 June 2026 The crude corn oil appeared on the water as a yellow-orange substance. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 Seed oils, such as canola and corn oils, are ubiquitous because of their lower cost and neutral flavor. — Bloomberg, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026 Fletcher says this difference is due to the relatively lower amount of corn oil in the rye whiskey. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corn oil

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of corn oil was in 1879

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“Corn oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20oil. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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corn oil

noun
: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of corn kernels and used chiefly in salad oil, in soft soap, and in margarine

Medical Definition

corn oil

noun
: a yellow fatty oil obtained from the germ of Indian corn kernels that is used in medicine as a solvent and as a vehicle for injections

called also maize oil

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