Essential oil

An essential oil is a concentrated, hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aromatic compounds extracted from plants. It may be produced by distillation, expression, or solvent extraction. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, medicine, household cleaning products, and for flavoring food and drink. They are valuable commodities in the fragrance and food industries.

Related Topics:
Hydrophobic - Distill - Expression - Extraction - Perfumery - Aromatherapy - Cosmetic - Incense - Medicine - Cleaning products - Flavoring

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Essential oil is also known as volatile oil and ethereal oil. It may also be referred to as "oil of" the raw plant material from which it was extracted, such as oil of clove.

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