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sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
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Turn off the heat and stir in the 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
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—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil over medium-high.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
Stir in corn, soy sauce, sesame oil, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil over medium high.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
Tables were stacked with trays of Nebula Nebulae parfaits (spiced chocolate and vanilla mousse) and platters of Atreides Delicacies (rice noodles, harissa, sesame oil).
—Mike Isaac, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1870, in the meaning defined above
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“Sesame oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sesame%20oil. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
sesame oil
noun
: a pale yellow bland semidrying fatty oil obtained from sesame seeds and used chiefly as an edible oil, as a vehicle for various pharmaceuticals, and in cosmetics and soaps
called also benne oil, teel oil
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