Animal Oil (Noun)
Meaning
Any oil obtained from animal substances.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Animal oil extracted from whale blubber has been historically used for lamp fuel and lubrication purposes.
- Seal oil, a type of animal oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has been a popular nutritional supplement among some Arctic communities.
- Emu oil, obtained from the fat of emu birds, is sometimes marketed as an animal oil for skincare products.
- Neatsfoot oil, a type of animal oil traditionally obtained from cattle or other livestock, is commonly used in the preservation and waterproofing of leather goods.
- Animal oil, in the form of rendered tallow or lard, was widely used as cooking oil in traditional cuisine.