Margarine

usgb/ˈmɑːrdʒərən/
noun

A type of food spread that is similar to butter but made from vegetable oils.

He spread some margarine on his toast.
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  • spread margarine
  • margarine on toast
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Substitute for Butter

Margarine is often used in recipes as a cheaper or healthier alternative to butter.

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I used margarine instead of butter in the cake recipe.
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Variety of Uses

Margarine is versatile, used for baking, frying, and as a spread, just like butter.

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Margarine can be used for frying onions or in baked goods.
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Health Considerations

Some types of margarine have health benefits, like being lower in saturated fats compared to butter.

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My doctor suggested using margarine to cut down on saturated fats.
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