oil
A triglyceride that is liquid at room temperature.
Compare: fat.
A slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water.Any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants.A type of fat which is in a liquid form at normal room temperature.
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