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castor oil

/ˈkæstər ɔɪl/

Traducción: Aceite vegetal extraído de las semillas de la planta de ricino, utilizado comúnmente como laxante, en lubricantes industriales y en la medicina tradicional.

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/ˈkæstər ɔɪl/B2formalmedical
  • esAceite vegetal extraído de las semillas de la planta de ricino, utilizado comúnmente como laxante, en lubricantes industriales y en la medicina tradicional.

A vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant, commonly used as a laxative, in industrial lubricants, and in traditional medicine.

  1. Vegetable oil from castor beansB2formal

    A pale yellow oil extracted from the seeds of the castor oil plant, traditionally used as a laxative and in various industrial applications.

    esAceite de ricino

    • Castor oil was once a common home remedy for constipation.
    • The ancient Egyptians used castor oil for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.
    • Some people apply castor oil to their hair to promote growth.