Cottonseed
(noun)
The seed of the cotton plant, which is used for the production of cotton oil and animal feed.
Origin:
Derived from the seed of the cotton plant.
Examples:
- Cottonseed oil is commonly used in cooking and food production.
- The cottonseed is rich in protein and oil, making it a valuable byproduct of the cotton industry.
- Cottonseed meal is a common animal feed ingredient.
- The cottonseed is often ground into a meal and used as a source of protein in animal feed.
- Cottonseed oil is also used as a raw material for the production of soap, paint, and other industrial products.