rapeseed
noun
rapeĀ·seed
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Definition of rapeseed
: the seed of the rape plant
also
: rape entry 3
Examples of rapeseed in a Sentence
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For instance, soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower oils require significantly more land to produce the same volume, according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund, which could cause greater impact to habitats, biodiversity, and the environment. — Olivia Fleming & Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Ultimate Guide to Clean Beauty," 12 Aug. 2019 One hectare of tropical land can produce 4 tons of oil annually, at least four times the yield of 1 hectare of rapeseed, sunflowers, or soybeans planted in temperate regions. — Dyna Rochmyaningsih, Science | AAAS, "Courting controversy, scientists team with industry to tackle one of the worldās most destructive crops," 11 July 2019 But unlike its close cousin, the rapeseed, it hasn't been extensively cultivated. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "This Purple Plant Has a Secret That Could Replace Synthetic Engine Oil," 27 Aug. 2018 Violet cress is actually closer to rapeseed and its derivative, canola. — John Wenz, Popular Mechanics, "This Purple Plant Has a Secret That Could Replace Synthetic Engine Oil," 27 Aug. 2018 Ulliās Oil Mill organic oils, each 3.4 ounces, camelina, $18; raps (rapeseed), $15; hemp, $20; chile oil, $20; Austrian pumpkinseed, $20, ullisoilmill.com. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "An Oil for That Final Finish," 9 July 2018 To increase the availability of other types of animal feed, Chinaās customs authority removed inspection requirements on a variety of agricultural byproducts, including peanut meal, cottonseed meal, and rapeseed meal. — Raymond Zhong, BostonGlobe.com, "Chinaās taste for soybeans is a weak spot in trade war with Trump," 9 July 2018 To increase the availability of other types of animal feed, Chinaās customs authority removed inspection requirements on a variety of agricultural byproducts, including peanut meal, cottonseed meal and rapeseed meal. — Raymond Zhong, New York Times, "Chinaās Taste for Soybeans Is a Weak Spot in the Trade War With Trump," 9 July 2018 Each week, packages from Iran arrive at the IAEA's laboratory complex in Seibersdorf, a village south of Vienna flanked by towering wind turbines and endless swaths of golden rapeseed. — Author: Joby Warrick, Anchorage Daily News, "Muzzled watchdog: How killing the nuclear deal could make it easier for Iran to pursue the bomb in secret," 8 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rapeseed.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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rapeseed
noun
rapeĀ·seed
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Medical Definition of rapeseed
: the seed of the rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) that is the source of rapeseed oil