camelina
9.9
A small plant in the mustard family grown for its oil-rich seeds
- noun
- /ˌkæməˈliːnə/
- Specialized
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camelina
- Camelina is an important crop for producing camelina oil-rich seeds used in biodiesel.
Examples
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Farmers in the Mediterranean region cultivate camelina for its valuable seeds.
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Conversion of camelina to biojet fuel is still in the pilot stages.
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Camelina plants thrive in various climates and are beneficial for sustainable agriculture.
Synonyms
9.6
A plant grown for seeds that give oil for food and cosmetics
is the broader genus covering many species, not only cultivated ones
Compounds
Camelina sativa
- Specialized
9.2
A plant that lives for one year and farmers grow for seeds to make oil and fiber
Surface Forms
Etymology
Camelina looks like it is linked to camel, and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a tough plant that grows in dry places where camels live. Camelina is a hardy oilseed plant from the Mediterranean and central Asia, so the name reminds us of a small, strong plant used for its oil.
