margarine

🇬🇧 UK/.mɑ:dʒә'ri:n/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A butter substitute made from blended vegetable oils, used as a spread

人造黄油,植物奶油

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
margarroot
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=margarine

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Margarine provides a cheaper alternative to butter for cooking and baking applications.

  • 2.

    The nutritionist recommended limiting margarine intake due to its high trans fat content.

  • 3.

    During wartime rationing, families substituted margarine for scarce real butter.

Browse all roots