cottonseed

[ kot-n-seed ]

/ ˈkɒt nˌsid /

the seed of the cotton plant, yielding an oil.

Origin of cottonseed

First recorded in 1785–95; cotton + seed

Cottonseed oil may be used for this purpose, although olive oil is best.

Every Step in Canning |Grace Viall Gray
Cottonseed Oil is largely used in the manufacture of floating and laundry soaps.

Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen
In the manufacture of packing-house and cottonseed products the stearin is often separated from the olein.

Encyclopedia of Diet |Eugene Christian
Oils, such as cottonseed oil or the tasteless liquid petroleum, may also be used for this purpose.

Every Step in Canning |Grace Viall Gray

For deep fat frying several preparations are made from cottonseed oil that are agreeable to use and of moderate price.

Foods and Household Management |Helen Kinne

cottonseed

/ (ˈkɒtənˌsiːd) /

the seed of the cotton plant: a source of oil and fodder