oil of palm
"Oil of palm" primarily refers to an edible vegetable oil extracted from palm trees, but it can also be a slang term for money used in bribery.
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Definition
B2Food and Industry
(technical)A vegetable oil extracted from the fruit of palm trees, widely used in cooking, cosmetics, and biofuels.
Example
- Palm oil is a common ingredient in many processed foods.
- The cosmetics industry often uses palm oil in skincare products.
C1Slang
(informal)Money given as a bribe.
Example
- He slipped some oil of palm to the official to expedite the process.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "oil of palm":
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