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cottonseed

/kot-n-seed/US // ˈkɒt nˌsid //UK // (ˈkɒtənˌsiːd) //

棉籽,棉子,棉籽类,棉花籽

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural cot·ton·seeds, cot·ton·seed.

    • : the seed of the cotton plant, yielding an oil.

Examples

  • Foreign fats like cottonseed oil, sesame oil, or oleomargarine may be substituted for or added to pure butter.

  • Lard is very often adulterated with cottonseed oil, cottonseed stearin and beef stearin.

  • The presence of cottonseed oil is indicated by a deep-red or orange color, little or no color resulting in its absence.

  • Lard from hogs fed on any of the various cottonseed products may give a faint reaction when this test is applied.

  • The presence of cottonseed oil is shown by the formation of a deep-red or orange color.