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essential oil

/ɪˈsenʃəl ɔɪl/

Traducción: Líquido hidrofóbico concentrado que contiene compuestos químicos volátiles extraídos de plantas, generalmente mediante destilación o prensado en frío, utilizado en aromaterapia, perfumería y medicina natural.

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/ɪˈsenʃəl ɔɪl/B1formalscientific
  • esLíquido hidrofóbico concentrado que contiene compuestos químicos volátiles extraídos de plantas, generalmente mediante destilación o prensado en frío, utilizado en aromaterapia, perfumería y medicina natural.

A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile chemical compounds from plants, typically extracted through distillation or cold pressing, used in aromatherapy, perfumery, and natural medicine.

  1. Concentrated plant extractB2formal

    A concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants, used in aromatherapy and perfumery.

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    • Lavender essential oil is often used for relaxation.
    • She added a few drops of peppermint essential oil to the diffuser.
    • Essential oils should be diluted before applying to the skin.
  2. Therapeutic substanceB2informal

    A natural oil extracted from plants, believed to have healing or therapeutic properties in alternative medicine.

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    • Tea tree essential oil is popular for treating acne.
    • He uses eucalyptus essential oil to relieve congestion.
    • Some people apply rosemary essential oil to improve hair growth.