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aromatherapy

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

noun

  1. the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.
  2. treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.


aromatherapy

/ əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

  1. the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • aˌromaˈtherapist, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aromatherapy1

First recorded in 1945–50
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Example Sentences

It also features 5 variable speeds, an 8-hour timer, and an aromatherapy compartment to spread fragrance throughout your home.

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.

This album’s 63 minutes burn slow, like an aromatherapy candle in the next room.

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.

Add an extra shot of tranquility to your nighttime routine with this aromatherapy diffuser.

You could also try aromatherapy, drinking hot herbal tea, or taking a hot bath 90 minutes before sleep.

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