palm oil

noun

: an edible fat obtained from the flesh of the fruit of several palms and used especially in soap and lubricating greases

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Meanwhile, Tan, who was also CEO of palm oil producer Genting Plantations, ceded that role to his deputy, Lim’s eldest son, Keong Hui. Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 For example, the U.S. imports most of its palm oil supply from Indonesia, which now faces a 32% duty. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 Inedible staples, such as toilet paper and shampoo, could become more expensive, too, due to higher costs for inputs such as wood pulp and palm oil, the CBA said. Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,christina Wilkie,michele Luhn, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025 Reducing demand for products linked to deforestation, such as palm oil, soy, and beef, encourages sustainable land-use practices. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for palm oil

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First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of palm oil was in 1625

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“Palm oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20oil. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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