Definition

1. Noun:
   • Oil from the germs of corn grains: A type of vegetable oil extracted from the germ (the embryo) of corn (maize) kernels. It is commonly used in cooking, especially for frying, and as an ingredient in margarine, salad dressings, and other food products.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Corn oil is often used for frying because it has a high smoke point.
  • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of corn oil.
  • Many people choose corn oil as a heart-healthy cooking alternative.

Advanced Usage

• "to be high in corn oil": describing a food product that contains a significant amount of corn oil.
  • This brand of mayonnaise is high in corn oil.
• "refined corn oil": corn oil that has been processed to remove impurities and neutralize flavor.
  • For a neutral taste, use refined corn oil in your baking.

Variants and Related Words

• Corn germ: The part of the corn kernel from which corn oil is pressed.
• Vegetable oil: A broad category of oils derived from plants, which includes corn oil.
• Maize oil: Another term for corn oil, used more commonly in some regions outside North America.

Synonyms

• Maize oil: An exact synonym, particularly in British English and other dialects.
• Vegetable oil (specific): While "vegetable oil" is a general term, in many contexts it can refer to or contain corn oil.

Related Phrases

• Corn oil margarine: A type of margarine made primarily from corn oil.
  • She spreads corn oil margarine on her toast.
• Corn oil-based: Describing a product whose primary oil ingredient is corn oil.
  • This is a corn oil-based salad dressing.

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms that specifically and exclusively feature the term "corn oil.")

Noun

1. oil from the germs of corn grains