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essential oil

/ɪˈsenʃəl ɔɪl/

Traduction: Liquide hydrophobe concentré contenant des composés chimiques volatils extraits de plantes, généralement obtenu par distillation ou pressage à froid, utilisé en aromathérapie, en parfumerie et en médecine naturelle.

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/ɪˈsenʃəl ɔɪl/B1formalscientific
  • frLiquide hydrophobe concentré contenant des composés chimiques volatils extraits de plantes, généralement obtenu par distillation ou pressage à froid, utilisé en aromathérapie, en parfumerie et en médecine naturelle.

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.

    frhuile essentielle

    • 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.

    frHuile essentielle

    • 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.