essential oils
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pluralof essential oil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
essential oilnounany 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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