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essential oils

  • plural
    of essential oil.
    essential oil
    noun
    any of a class of volatile oils obtained from plants, possessing the odor and other characteristic properties of the plant, used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes, flavors, and pharmaceuticals.

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These substances are also found naturally in flowers and essential oils.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

I inhale essential oils through a sheet, a subtle but impactful way to signal the beginning of the experience to my nervous system.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2025

The lemons aren’t just used for juicing; their peels are also muddled with sugar, allowing the essential oils of the lemon to come out and produce a more fragrant flavor.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2025

Developed in conjunction with Hollywood Gaming, it uses bottles of essential oils to replicate a range of different aromas.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2025

It’s more that the Ranch’s library is practical, filled with books about permaculture, carpentry, animal husbandry, and some about making your own essential oils, natural cleaning supplies, and body products, and other stuff like that.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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