oleomargarine

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Noun oleomargarine has 1 sense

margarine, margarin, oleo, oleomargarine, marge - a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
--₁ is a kind of spread, paste
--₁ has substances: vegetable oil, oil; trans fatty acid

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Oleomargarine

Definition: Oleomargarine refers to a spreadable substitute for butter, typically made from vegetable oils, that contains a similar texture and flavor.

Examples:

1. Noun:

a) My grandmother prefers using oleomargarine instead of butter in her baking recipes.

b) The grocery store offers a wide variety of oleomargarine brands to choose from.

2. Adjective:

a) The experimental cake recipe turned out delicious even though I used oleomargarine instead of butter.

b) In the early 20th century, the consumption of oleomargarine became increasingly popular.