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castor oil

/ˈkæstər ɔɪl/

Tradução: Óleo vegetal extraído das sementes da mamoneira, usado como laxante, em lubrificantes industriais e na medicina popular.

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/ˈkæstər ɔɪl/B2formalmedical
  • ptÓleo vegetal extraído das sementes da mamoneira, usado como laxante, em lubrificantes industriais e na medicina popular.

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.

    ptÓleo de mamona

    • 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.