cedarwood oil

American  

noun

1. an aromatic oil obtained from the wood of the red cedar and used in the manufacture of soaps, perfumes, and insecticides.

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Example Sentences

Lemongrass oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil and peppermint oil are among the common ingredients.

From Washington Post

Colombian dealers routinely rub the fissures with cedarwood oil to improve clarity, but that traditional technique has evolved over the years to include high-tech resins and epoxy fillers.

From New York Times

Some feel that cedarwood oil is the only material that should be used because it can be removed easily and re-treated.

From New York Times

Place a drop of cedarwood oil on the centre of the cover-slip.

From Project Gutenberg

Cedarwood oil, distilled from the wood of Juniperus virginiana.

From Project Gutenberg