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Cottonseed Oil
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Definition
: Oil obtained from the seeds of Gossypium herbaceum L., the cotton plant. It is used in dietary products such as oleomargarine and many cooking oils. Cottonseed oil is commonly used in soaps and cosmetics.
See Also
Gossypol
Other names
Cottonseed; Oils, Cottonseed; Oil, Cottonseed; Cottonseeds; Cottonseed Oils