What is the meaning of the word "babassu oil"?
The sustainable harvesting of babassu nuts and oil production provide important economic resources for local communities in the Amazon, often supporting traditional lifestyles and conservation efforts.
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A clear light yellow vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the babassu palm. NOUN
- Babassu oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which are immune-boosting and have antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities.
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A yellow oil expressed or extracted from babassu nuts, used chiefly in the manufacture of soaps and cosmetics and as a cooking oil. NOUN
- Unrefined babassu oil has a cream coloured tinge with a wonderful nutty scent and is solid at room temperature.
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Fatty oil obtained from kernels of babassu nuts that is similar in properties and uses to coconut oil. NOUN
- Babassu oil makes the skin feel smooth and conditioned.