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tolu

/təˈluː/

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noun

/təˈluː/C1formalmedical
  • ruАроматический желтовато-коричневый бальзам, получаемый из дерева толуанского бальзама, обычно используемый в сиропах от кашля и парфюмерии.

An aromatic yellowish-brown balsam obtained from the tolu balsam tree, commonly used in cough syrups and perfumery.

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  1. Aromatic balsamC1formalmedical

    A fragrant, yellowish-brown resin obtained from the South American tree Myroxylon balsamum, historically used in cough syrups and perfumes.

    ruТолуанский бальзам

    • The pharmacist prepared a syrup containing tolu for the patient's cough.
    • Tolu balsam is known for its pleasant vanilla-like scent.
    • Traditional remedies often included tolu as a soothing expectorant.