essential oil
noun
: any of a class of volatile oils that give plants their characteristic odors and are used especially in perfumes and flavorings, and for aromatherapy compare fixed oil
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In one study from 2009, his team ordered special concentrated essential oils made from Japanese cypress trees and then pumped them into the hotel rooms of test subjects using a diffuser.
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Rub the overnight foot cream formulated with ingredients like aloe, glycerin, urea, coconut oil, and lavender essential oil on your feet and pop it on the reusable pair of breathable foot sleeves.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
The reason for this is to promote flow – from the stems into the leaves – of the essential oils responsible for the herbs’ flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Set on a secluded bay, this 88-key resort boasts large pool villas with thoughtful details like headrests built into the tub, a desk that transforms into a vanity, and a selection of essential oils and incense sticks.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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Malaka Gharib, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025
Rub the overnight foot cream formulated with ingredients like aloe, glycerin, urea, coconut oil, and lavender essential oil on your feet and pop it on the reusable pair of breathable foot sleeves.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
The reason for this is to promote flow – from the stems into the leaves – of the essential oils responsible for the herbs’ flavor.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Set on a secluded bay, this 88-key resort boasts large pool villas with thoughtful details like headrests built into the tub, a desk that transforms into a vanity, and a selection of essential oils and incense sticks.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Essential oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/essential%20oil. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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