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Camelina

Camelina

9.9
A small plant grown for its oil-rich seeds used for food and fuel
  • noun
  • /ˌkæməˈliːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • On Jan. 30, Japan Airlines will send up a jet using fuel that includes camelina, a weed sometimes called "false flax."

Examples

  • Researchers are studying camelina for its potential use in producing sustainable biofuels.

  • The farmer decided to plant camelina in his fields due to its resilience and adaptability.

  • It's got aloe, camelina and green tea in it and it smells so good.

  • For now, the market for camelina is very small and farming of the plant is still minimal, meaning that it's not worth it for farmers to grow the plant.

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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

Camelina singular
Camelinas plural

Etymology

The word Camelina is the plant name for a small herb often called 'false flax' and is like flax. It has oil-rich seeds used for food and biofuel, so remember it as a flax-like plant grown for its oil.