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bitter almond oil

/ˈbɪtər ˈɑːmənd ɔɪl/

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/ˈbɪtər ˈɑːmənd ɔɪl/C1formalculinary
  • ruМасло, извлекаемое из горького миндаля, содержащее бензальдегид и следовые количества цианистых соединений; используется в ароматизаторах, косметике и народной медицине, но токсично при неправильной обработке.

An oil extracted from bitter almonds, containing benzaldehyde and trace amounts of cyanide compounds; used in flavoring, cosmetics, and traditional medicine, but toxic if not processed properly.

  1. Essential oil from bitter almondsC1formal

    An essential oil extracted from the seeds of bitter almonds (Prunus dulcis var. amara), containing toxic compounds like benzaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide.

    ruЭфирное масло горького миндаля

    • Bitter almond oil is used in small quantities for flavoring and in traditional medicine.
    • The oil must be processed to remove toxic components before safe use.
    • Bitter almond oil has a strong, characteristic almond scent.