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corn oil

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a pale-yellow, water-insoluble liquid oil obtained by expressing the germs of corn kernels, used in the preparation of foodstuffs, lubricants, soaps, and hair dressings.

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Also called maize oil.

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corn oil

—n
	an oil prepared from maize, used in cooking and in making soaps, lubricants, etc

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corn oil

edible oil obtainable from the seeds (kernels) of corn (maize), valued for its bland flavour and light colour

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