essential oil noun

n [C]

Definition

an oil, usually with a strong smell, which is taken from a plant and is used to make perfume, or for rubbing into a person's body during massage

Lavender, peppermint, and jasmine are essential oils which are widely available.

(Definition of essential oil noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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