Definition

1. Noun:
   • A fatty oil obtained from the flesh of coconuts: Coconut oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. It is a white, semi-solid fat at room temperature.

Usage

• Coconut oil is used as a cooking oil, in cosmetics, and for various industrial applications.
• It is known for its high content of saturated fats.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She uses coconut oil for frying because it has a high smoke point.
  • This lotion contains coconut oil to moisturize the skin.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of coconut oil.

Advanced Usage

• "Virgin coconut oil": Oil that is extracted from fresh coconut meat without the use of high temperatures or chemicals.
  • Virgin coconut oil is prized for its flavor and nutritional properties.
• "Fractionated coconut oil": A processed form of coconut oil where the longer-chain fatty acids are removed, leaving a liquid oil.
  • Fractionated coconut oil is often used in massage therapies and cosmetics.

Variants and Related Words

• Copra oil: Another term for coconut oil, specifically when extracted from dried coconut kernels (copra).
• Coconut butter: A product made from pureed coconut meat, which includes the oil along with the fiber.

Synonyms

• Coconut fat
• Copra oil

Related Phrases

• To hydrogenate coconut oil: A process of adding hydrogen to the oil to make it more solid and stable.
  • Partially hydrogenated coconut oil is sometimes used in commercial food production.

Noun

1. oil from coconuts