aromatherapy

[ uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee ]

/ əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə pi /

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noun

the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.

treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

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Origin of aromatherapy

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby aromatherapy

A rolling stone gathers no moss, aroma, aromantic, aromatase, aromatase inhibitor, aromatherapy, aromatic, aromatic compound, aromaticity, aromatic series, aromatic spirits of ammonia

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How to use aromatherapy in a sentence

It also features 5 variable speeds, an 8-hour timer, and an aromatherapy compartment to spread fragrance throughout your home.
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With seven LED light colors and a sleek wooden finish, you can use this aromatherapy machine in any space for a subtle, yet soothing smell.
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This album’s 63 minutes burn slow, like an aromatherapy candle in the next room.
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Oil diffusers are a popular aromatherapy product, but these units are essentially tiny ultrasonic humidifiers, and they use the same process as larger full-room humidifiers to disperse water and oil into the air.
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Add an extra shot of tranquility to your nighttime routine with this aromatherapy diffuser.
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You could also try aromatherapy, drinking hot herbal tea, or taking a hot bath 90 minutes before sleep.
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British Dictionary definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy

/ (əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ) /

noun

the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments

Derived forms of aromatherapy

aromatherapist, noun

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Medical definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy

[ ə-rō′mə-thĕr′ə-pē ]

The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.