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palm oil

noun

  1. a yellow butterlike oil derived from the fruit of the oil palm and used as an edible fat and for making soap, candles, etc.
  2. oil obtained from various species of palm.


palm oil

noun

  1. a yellow butter-like oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm, used as an edible fat and in soap
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of palm oil1

First recorded in 1620–30
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But industry whistleblowers told the BBC they believe large amounts of these materials are not waste but instead are virgin palm oil, which is being fraudulently relablled.

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He is beginning to see a steady trickle of growers "leaving the trade" to raise other wares — namely livestock and palm oil — that don't face the same overt challenges.

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With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective restoration strategies in these landscapes has become critical.

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On this basis, palm oil comes out on top, producing nearly four times as much oil per acrethan the closest competitor, canola.

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As with other foods that have become trendy, such as acai berries, or widely used, such as palm oil, intensive avocado production is causing significant environmental damage.

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