arachis oil
/ˈarəkɪs
/noun
Another term for peanut oil.She was treated with gentle debridement after soaking with arachis oil, revealing normal skin underneath....
- The Society suggests that if people are concerned, they should check the ingredients list, to see whether arachis oil or groundnut oil is listed.
- Bleached arachis oil is manufactured in France, is nearly colourless, and almost free from taste; it has been used for adulterating lard oil and olive oil.
Origin
Mid 19th century: modern Latin arachis, from Greek arak(h)os, -kis, a leguminous plant.