safflower oil
noun
: an edible drying oil obtained from the seeds of the safflower
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web And the bulk of two key formula ingredients — high-oleic sunflower and safflower oil — is stuck behind the front lines in Ukraine. 
Sonja Sharpstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees. New York Times, 26 Apr. 2022 Olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil and sesame oil are sources of monounsaturated fats, along with avocados, peanut butter and many nuts and seeds. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022 With the machine running, drizzle in untoasted sesame oil, grapeseed oil or safflower oil until smooth and mixture has the consistency of very thin peanut butter. chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021 With the machine running, very slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup each extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil until mixture is smooth and light. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2021 With the machine running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and safflower oil until mixture is smooth and light. Star Tribune, 23 June 2021 The oil includes the following: black cumin seed oil, avocado oil, safflower oil and a blend of essential oil. Brooklyn White, Essence, 16 June 2021 Put on a baking sheet with a nice coating of sunflower or safflower oil and a sprinkle of salt. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2021 See More
Sonja Sharpstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2022 Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees. New York Times, 26 Apr. 2022 Olive oil, canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil and sesame oil are sources of monounsaturated fats, along with avocados, peanut butter and many nuts and seeds. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 30 Mar. 2022 With the machine running, drizzle in untoasted sesame oil, grapeseed oil or safflower oil until smooth and mixture has the consistency of very thin peanut butter. chicagotribune.com, 11 Oct. 2021 With the machine running, very slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup each extra virgin olive oil and safflower oil until mixture is smooth and light. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 June 2021 With the machine running, very slowly drizzle in the olive oil and safflower oil until mixture is smooth and light. Star Tribune, 23 June 2021 The oil includes the following: black cumin seed oil, avocado oil, safflower oil and a blend of essential oil. Brooklyn White, Essence, 16 June 2021 Put on a baking sheet with a nice coating of sunflower or safflower oil and a sprinkle of salt. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1857, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
safflower oil
noun
: an edible drying oil that is low in saturated fatty acids and is obtained from the seeds of the safflower