Rapeseed: meaning, definitions and examples
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rapeseed
[ หreษชp.siหd ]
plant species
Rapeseed is a yellow flowering plant that belongs to the mustard family. It is cultivated primarily for its seeds, which are used to produce oil, known as canola oil, and as animal feed.
Synonyms
brassica napus, canola
Examples of usage
- Farmers often grow rapeseed for its valuable oil.
- The fields were covered in bright yellow rapeseed flowers.
- Rapeseed oil is a popular cooking ingredient.
cooking oil
Rapeseed oil, derived from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, is known for its light flavor and high smoke point, making it a popular choice for frying and salad dressings.
Synonyms
canola oil, rapa oil
Examples of usage
- Many chefs prefer rapeseed oil for frying due to its high smoke point.
- Rapeseed oil is often used in bakery products.
- You can substitute olive oil with rapeseed oil in many recipes.
Translations
Translations of the word "rapeseed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคชเคธเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Raps
๐ฎ๐ฉ biji rapeseed
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฟั
๐ต๐ฑ rzepak
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฟใ
๐ซ๐ท colza
๐ช๐ธ colza
๐น๐ท kanola
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฐูุฑ ุงูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ ลepka
๐ธ๐ฐ repka
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒน่
๐ธ๐ฎ repica
๐ฎ๐ธ raps
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mษrcimษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ colza
Etymology
The term 'rapeseed' comes from the Latin word 'rapa,' meaning turnip, and the Old French 'seigle,' which translates to seed. The plant has been cultivated for thousands of years, primarily in Europe and Asia. Historically, rapeseed was used not only for its oil, which was often of limited quality, but also as a medicinal plant. The development of canola oil in the 1970s marked a significant evolution in rapeseed cultivation. Canola was specifically bred to have low levels of erucic acid, making it suitable for human consumption and addressing health concerns associated with traditional rapeseed oil. Today, rapeseed and its oil are widely used not just for cooking, but also in the production of biodiesel and other renewable products, highlighting its importance in modern agriculture and industry.