rapeseed

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Noun rapeseed has 1 sense

rapeseed - seed of rape plants; source of an edible oil
--₁ is a kind of oilseed
--₁ is a substance of rape, colza, Brassica napus
--₁ has substances: rape oil, rapeseed oil, colza oil

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Rapeseed

Noun:

1. A bright yellow flowered plant, Brassica napus, of the cabbage family, whose seeds are used to produce oil for industrial purposes and as a source of animal feed.

Sample sentence: The farmer harvested acres of rapeseed to extract oil for biofuel production.

Noun:

2. The seed of the rapeseed plant, used as a source of oil.

Sample sentence: The chef drizzled rapeseed oil over the salad for a flavorful and nutritious touch.

Noun:

3. A yellow-flowered plant, Brassica campestris, of the mustard family, cultivated for its seeds and used as a source of oil.

Sample sentence: Rapeseed is a versatile crop used extensively in the food industry due to its oil-rich seeds.

Noun:

4. Oil extracted from the seeds of the rapeseed plant, used in cooking and various industrial applications.

Sample sentence: The homemade mayonnaise was made using pure rapeseed oil, providing a smooth and rich texture.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or derived from rapeseed.

Sample sentence: The bakery exclusively uses rapeseed oil in its recipes, ensuring a light and healthy end product.