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wintergreen oil

/ˈwɪntərɡriːn ɔɪl/

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/ˈwɪntərɡriːn ɔɪl/C1formalmedical
  • ruЭфирное масло, получаемое из листьев растения гаультерия лежачая (Gaultheria procumbens), известное своим сильным мятным ароматом и используемое в местных обезболивающих средствах благодаря содержанию метилсалицилата.

An essential oil derived from the leaves of the wintergreen plant (Gaultheria procumbens), known for its strong minty aroma and used in topical pain relief products due to its methyl salicylate content.

  1. Essential oil from wintergreen plantB2formal

    An aromatic oil extracted from the leaves of the wintergreen plant (Gaultheria procumbens), containing methyl salicylate, used in topical pain relief and flavoring.

    ruМасло грушанки

    • Wintergreen oil is often applied to the skin to soothe muscle aches.
    • The strong scent of wintergreen oil is used in some candies and chewing gum.
    • He used a balm containing wintergreen oil for his back pain.