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Definition of Mustard oil

1. Noun. Oil obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap.

Definition of Mustard oil

1. Noun. The hot pungent oil expressed from mustard seeds; used sparingly as a food dressing. ¹

2. Noun. (organic compound) The essential oil, allyl isothiocyanate, also obtained from mustard seeds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Mustard oil

1. Mustard oil, a substance obtained from mustard, as a transparent, volatile and intensely pungent oil. The name is also extended to a number of analogous compounds produced either naturally or artificially. Term applied to any of the organic isothiocyanates in general, but more specifically to allyl isothiocyanate; such oils are metabolically convertible to thiocyanates and may thus lead to goiter. (05 Mar 2000)

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