essential oil

noun

Meaning

A volatile oil, used to make perfumes and flavourings, especially one having the characteristic odour of the plant from which it is obtained.

Related words

volatile oil(English)citronella oil(English)isovaleric acid(English)absolute(English)aromatick(English)odourant(English)bourgeonal(English)nerolidol(English)

Sources

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