Copra

usgb/ˈkɑːprə/
noun

Dried kernel or meat of a coconut, used to extract coconut oil.

The local farmers were busy in their field, processing the copra.
Visual representation of "copra" - Dried kernel or meat of a coconut, used to extract coconut oil.

Often appears as...

  • processing copra
  • copra meal

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Primary Use

Copra mainly refers to the coconut product used for oil extraction.

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The copra market is booming due to high demand for coconut oil.
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Industrial Context

The term is often associated with agricultural and industrial settings.

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He worked in a plant that specialized in copra processing.
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Culinary Uses Limited

Copra is not typically used in cooking, unlike coconut oil or milk.

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While you won't cook with copra, you can use the oil made from it.
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