Meaning & use
safflower oil
A light cooking oil pressed from the seeds of the safflower plant, used in cooking and cosmetics.
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The recipe called for safflower oil because of its mild flavor and high smoke point.
Many skincare products use safflower oil for its light, non-greasy texture.
A note on using this word
Safflower oil comes in two main types, one high in oleic acid for cooking and one high in linoleic acid, often used in cosmetics.
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