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The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.
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Meaning of "olive oil" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OLIVE OIL

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OLIVE OIL

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Olive oil is a noun.
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WHAT DOES OLIVE OIL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

olive oil

Olive oil

Olive oil is a fat obtained from the olive, a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin. The oil is produced by pressing whole olives. It is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and soaps and as a fuel for traditional oil lamps. Olive oil is used throughout the world, but especially in the Mediterranean countries and, in particular, in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece, which has the highest consumption per person.

Definition of olive oil in the English dictionary

The definition of olive oil in the dictionary is a pale yellow oil pressed from ripe olive fruits and used in cooking, medicines, soaps, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OLIVE OIL

olivaceous
Olivares
olivary
olivary body
olive
olive branch
olive brown
olive crown
olive drab
olive green
olive-brown
olive-drab
olive-green
olive-wood
olivenite
Oliver
Olives
olivet
Olivier
olivine

WORDS THAT END LIKE OLIVE OIL

benne oil
bone oil
clove oil
coconut oil
crude oil
essential oil
evening primrose oil
fuel oil
heavy crude oil
hydrogenated vegetable oil
motor oil
rape oil
sesame oil
shale oil
snake oil
strike oil
vegetable oil
virgin olive oil
volatile oil
whale oil

Synonyms and antonyms of olive oil in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «olive oil» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OLIVE OIL

Find out the translation of olive oil to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of olive oil from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «olive oil» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

橄榄油
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aceite de oliva
570 millions of speakers

English

olive oil
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जैतून का तेल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

زِيّتُ الْزَيّتُونِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оливковое масло
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

azeite de oliva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জলপাই তেল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

huile d’olive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

minyak zaitun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Olivenöl
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オリーブ油
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

올리브 기름
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

lenga zaitun
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dầu ôliu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆலிவ் எண்ணெய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑलिव तेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

zeytin yağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

olio di oliva
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

oliwa z oliwek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оливкова олія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ulei de măsline
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ελαιόλαδο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

olyfolie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

olivolja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

olivenolje
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of olive oil

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLIVE OIL»

The term «olive oil» is very widely used and occupies the 16.829 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OLIVE OIL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about olive oil

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10 QUOTES WITH «OLIVE OIL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word olive oil.
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Neal Barnard
A vegan diet takes care of most of what we need to do. But you'll also want to minimize the use of oils generally, because while olive oil and other vegetable oils are better for your heart than chicken fat, they are as fattening as animal fats.
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Luigi Barzini
They eat the dainty food of famous chefs with the same pleasure with which they devour gross peasant dishes, mostly composed of garlic and tomatoes, or fisherman's octopus and shrimps, fried in heavily scented olive oil on a little deserted beach.
3
Stephanie Beacham
When I was young I used to smother myself with olive oil mixed with a dash of vinegar to keep the flies away and lay in the sunshine for hours on end. But we knew no better then. Now we know how stupid that was.
4
Maeve Binchy
I'm particularly fond of boned chicken breasts with a little garlic under the flesh and cooked in a casserole for 40 minutes with a jar of olives, some cherry tomatoes and a spoonful of olive oil.
5
Anne Burrell
I always use my 'Holy Trinity' which is salt, olive oil and bacon. My motto is, 'bacon always makes it better.' I try to use bacon and pork products whenever it can.
6
Tom Colicchio
I have kind of a weird technique with zucchini. I cut it into small cubes; sweat it in olive oil, adding just a little oil at time so it crisps. Then I cover it with boiling water, not stock, which really brings out the flavor of the zucchini, add lemon, thyme, and serve it with burrata and a fried zucchini flower.
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Alain Ducasse
If my cuisine were to be defined by just one taste, it would be that of subtle, aromatic, extra-virgin olive oil.
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Giada De Laurentiis
I made lemon spaghetti in an early season of 'Everyday Italian,' and to this day people still come up to me and say they love it. It's very, very simple. Basically, you cook the pasta and mix together Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and zest and pour it over the pasta.
9
Todd English
I use a lot of spices, fresh veggies and fruit, extra virgin olive oil, nuts, avocado, soybeans and organic ingredients as often as possible. We need fat in our diets and using the healthier fats is key.
10
Sheherazade Goldsmith
The citric acid in lemon juice makes it perfect for bleaching, disinfecting and cutting through grease. And olive oil is a great alternative to furniture polish.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLIVE OIL»

Discover the use of olive oil in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to olive oil and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Exposes corruption in the olive oil industry, from ancient times to the present, and describes the lax rules that permit fake and even toxic foods into the United States.
Tom Mueller, 2013
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Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Starting with an explosive article in The New Yorker, Tom Mueller has become the world's expert on olive oil and olive oil fraud-a story of globalization, deception, and crime in the food industry from ancient times to the present, and a ...
Tom Mueller, 2011
3
Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil
Expanding on his article in The New Yorker an olive oil expert uncovers corruption in the food industry, from ancient times to the present, and describes the lax rules that permit fake and even toxic foods into the United States.
Tom Mueller, 2011
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Olive Oil: From Tree to Table
Taking olive oil from the tree to the table, a detailed history of an important staple in world cookery traces the history of olive oil, from antiquity to the present day, and looks at how the oil is harvested and extracted, accompanied by ...
Peggy Knickerbocker, 2007
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Olives and Olive Oil in Health and Disease Prevention
For example, reactive components in olive oils or olive oil by-products have now been isolated and identified. These include tyrosol, hydroxytyrosol, 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid elenolic acid and oleuropein.
Victor R. Preedy, Ronald Ross Watson, 2010
6
Desert Olive Oil Cultivation: Advanced Bio Technologies
This is just one of the aspects of desert cultivation of olives that is covered in Desert Olive Oil Advanced Biotechnologies.
Zeev Wiesman, 2009
7
Olive Oil
An excellent guide to an essential kitchen ingredient-the humble olive
Tess Mallos, 2007
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Olive Oil
The definitive visual guide A unique companion to discovering olive oil and olives Country by country, region by region A world tour of the major producers - from the Mediterranean to Australia A matter of taste The best advice for buying, ...
Charles Quest-Ritson, 2006
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Unusual Uses for Olive Oil: A Professor Dr von Igelfeld ...
Von Igelfeld is engaged in a never-ending quest to win the respect he feels certain he is due—a quest which has the tendency to go hilariously astray. In Unusual Uses for Olive Oil, von Igelfeld experiences a series of new adventures.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2013
10
Olive Oil Desserts: Delicious and Healthy Heart Smart Baking
Presents a collection of more than sixty dessert recipes that use olive oil instead of butter, shortening, or margarine.
Micki Sannar, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLIVE OIL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term olive oil is used in the context of the following news items.
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Olive oil prices surge due to drought and disease in Spain and Italy
Salads have rarely been so expensively dressed after a combination of drought and disease pushed the price of olive oil up 10% so far this ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
You have to know somebody to buy this award-winning olive oil
Ternero Olive Oil recently won best of division at the California State Fair for its robust extra-virgin picual, but you won't find this oil for sale on ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»
3
Olive oil: from tree to table
Many people use olive oil, but most don't know exactly how olives get from the trees to the bottles in their pantry. For starters, the fruit--and yes, ... «Suburban Life Publications, Jul 15»
4
Home improvements: clever alternative uses for olive oil
To nourish and shine your wooden furniture, pour olive oil onto a piece of cloth and gently rub the surface. Use a dry cloth to remove excess oil. «The National, Jul 15»
5
Olive oil brings nutrition, flexibility to cooking
You may be surprised to learn that cooking with olive oil is a simple way to add heart-healthy "good" fats to your diet. In fact, the health benefits, ... «Hometownlife.com, Jul 15»
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Artist Theresa Van Ornum exhibiting at Stone Wheel Olive Oil in …
Theresa Van Ornum is holding an art exhibit, "Murder at Stone Wheel," at Stone Wheel Olive Oil Co. through July. «Redlands Daily Facts, Jul 15»
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Avoid Olive Oil In Your Wok (and Other Wok Cooking Tips)
Wok cooking requires some precision and special attention. Even if you've done it before, there are a few tips and tricks that can make a big ... «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
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Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Lower …
A Mediterranean-type meal supplemented with EVOO had a beneficial effect on post-prandial glycemic and lipid profile by decreasing blood ... «Olive Oil Times, Jul 15»
9
As California Grapples with Water Shortage, Olive Oil Producers …
Despite a wrenching drought and a widening debate over California's water supply, forecasts for the 2015 olive harvest are surprisingly upbeat. «Olive Oil Times, Jul 15»
10
OSO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is a valued and prized commodity. However, most extra virgin olive oil today comes from more than one source, due to the ... «The Dieline, Jul 15»

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