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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Formulated with coconut and palm oils, the formula not only cleans but also helps ward off future bacterial growth.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
But in Borneo, as well as in the western island of Sumatra, a global demand for palm oil, which is used in everything from cereal to deodorant, continues to transform the landscape.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
For example, Unilever used SAP Green Token to trace the journey of palm oil through its intricate supply chain.
—Namita Gupta-Hehl, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The harvesting of palm oil, for example, which is used in a number of beauty and skincare care products such as soap, shampoo, makeup, and hair care, is the cause of major deforestation and environmental devastation.
—Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 June 2025
But in Borneo, as well as in the western island of Sumatra, a global demand for palm oil, which is used in everything from cereal to deodorant, continues to transform the landscape.
—Lindsey McGinnis, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
For example, Unilever used SAP Green Token to trace the journey of palm oil through its intricate supply chain.
—Namita Gupta-Hehl, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The harvesting of palm oil, for example, which is used in a number of beauty and skincare care products such as soap, shampoo, makeup, and hair care, is the cause of major deforestation and environmental devastation.
—Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for palm oil
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“Palm oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palm%20oil. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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