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Margarine

/mˈɑrdʒərən/
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(noun) A spread, manufactured from a blend of vegetable oils (some of which are hydrogenated), emulsifiers etc, mostly used as a substitute for butter.

We substitute margarine for butter.
You can use margarine as a substitute for butter.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some people prefer to use ____ instead of butter in their cooking and baking for various health reasons.

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