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coconut oil
noun
: a fatty oil or semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
Examples of coconut oil in a Sentence
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As a familiar ingredient in Black households, coconut oil has no cholesterol or fiber and a small amount of nutrients, like lauric acid and plant sterols.
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Essence, 28 June 2024
The coconut oil, glycerin, and hydrolyzed jojoba protein left tresses feeling moisturized and natural for long periods.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
Featuring a blend of gardenia extract, coconut oil, mango butter, and squalene, the formula leaves lips supple and shiny for hours on end.
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Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 18 June 2024
In Smith’s video, which has been viewed over 20.6 million times, the couple demonstrates making their own sunscreen by mixing ingredients such as coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, beeswax, jojoba oil, and zinc oxide.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1681, in the meaning defined above
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“Coconut oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coconut%20oil. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless oil or soft white fat that comes from coconuts and is used especially in soaps and foods
Medical Definition
coconut oil
noun
: a nearly colorless fatty oil or white semisolid fat extracted from fresh coconuts and used especially in making soaps and food products
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