animal oil

noun

Meaning

Fatty substances derived from the tissues of animals, typically used in industrial, cosmetic, or culinary applications.

Examples

Many historical lubricants for machinery were derived from processed animal oil.
The cosmetic industry has largely replaced animal oil with plant-based alternatives for sustainability.

Synonyms: fat, tallow, lard, lipids

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animal oil

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl ɔɪl/

Definition

Fatty substances derived from the tissues of animals, typically used in industrial, cosmetic, or culinary applications.

Examples

Many historical lubricants for machinery were derived from processed animal oil.
The cosmetic industry has largely replaced animal oil with plant-based alternatives for sustainability.
Whale blubber was once the primary source of animal oil for lighting lamps in the 19th century.

Synonyms of animal oil

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