safflower oil

noun

1. an oil expressed or extracted fromsafflower seeds, used in cooking, as a salad oil, and as a vehicle for medicines, paints, varnishes, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of safflower oil¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

In a Dutch oven or other deep pot, heat the safflower oil until it reaches 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

From Washington Post

And the lion’s share of two key formula ingredients — high-oleic sunflower and safflower oil — are stuck behind the front lines in Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times

Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees.

From New York Times

As with safflower oil, avocado oil is a great choice for very high-heat cooking methods, like shallow and deep-frying, as well as grilling.

From Salon

If you decide to make them, the chef says safflower oil is a good option in lieu of lard.

From Washington Post