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castor oil
noun
- a colorless to pale yellow, viscid liquid, usually obtained from the castor bean by a pressing process: used as a lubricant, in the manufacture of certain soaps and creams, and in medicine chiefly as a cathartic.
castor oil
noun
- a colourless or yellow glutinous oil obtained from the seeds of the castor-oil plant and used as a fine lubricant and as a cathartic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of castor oil1
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Example Sentences
Ricin is a highly toxic poison naturally derived from castor oil plants.
From BBC
The modified Arabidopsis overcame metabolic bottlenecks and produced significant amounts of an oil similar to castor oil that it doesn't naturally produce.
From Science Daily
Look for products that contain petroleum jelly, castor oil and glycerin, Rogers said.
From Seattle Times
Newer products include a hair strengthening collection with biotin and Jamaican castor oil, and a wig care collection that uses apple cider vinegar to remove build-up from weaves and wigs.
From Los Angeles Times
In the second episode, boys spike the punch and the future Pink Ladies retaliate by putting castor oil in the booze.
From New York Times
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