essential oilnoun [ C ]
uk/ɪˌsen.ʃəl ˈɔɪl/us/ɪˌsen.ʃəl ˈɔɪl/an oil, usually with a strong smell, that is taken from a plant and is used to make perfume, or for rubbing into a person's body during massage:
Lavender, peppermint, and jasmine are essential oils that are widely available.
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Toiletry & perfumes
- aftershave
- agarbatti
- antiperspirant
- bath salts
- bronzer
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- clippers
- cotton ball
- cotton wool
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- electric razor
- emollient
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- potpourri
- razor blade
- scent
- scrub
- shave
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