safflower oil

noun

Definition of safflower oil

: an edible drying oil obtained from the seeds of the safflower

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In a blender, combine the cilantro, canola or safflower oil, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar (if using) and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "If you hate a dry sandwich, this vegetable-packed, delectably messy ciabatta is for you," 4 Aug. 2019 Pour this mixture into a shallow bowl. 5. Put 2 tablespoons safflower oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, "These veggie-packed wintertime recipes fill you up without weighing you down | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 21 Feb. 2018 Put 2 tablespoons of safflower oil in a large skillet, add the chard and stalks along with sea salt and pepper to taste and cook just until the chard begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, "These veggie-packed wintertime recipes fill you up without weighing you down | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 21 Feb. 2018 Ingredients like argan and safflower oils are rich in linoleic acid, which is a type of omega-6 fatty acid that has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Dr. Leslie Baumann, miamiherald, "Improving your diet can also improve your skin | Miami Herald," 22 Jan. 2018 Made with coffee grounds, sunflower oil, and safflower oil, the scrub smooths rough winter skin. Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, "Gift of the Day: Coffee Body Scrub," 18 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of safflower oil

circa 1857, in the meaning defined above

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safflower oil

noun

Medical Definition of safflower oil

: an edible drying oil that is low in saturated fatty acids and is obtained from the seeds of the safflower