Peanut Oil (Noun)
Meaning
An oil from peanuts; used in cooking and making soap.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Peanut oil is a popular choice for frying because of its mild flavor and high smoke point.
- The recipe called for a neutral-tasting oil, so she chose peanut oil for making the salad dressing.
- He heated the peanut oil in a deep fryer to make crispy fried chicken for the party.
- Peanut oil is often used in soap making because of its moisturizing properties and gentle cleansing action.
- The chef used peanut oil to sauté the vegetables because it added a subtle nutty flavor to the dish.