volatile oil

Noun

Meaning

an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

essential oil

Hypernyms

oil

Hyponyms

attar atar turpentine turps oil of turpentine ottar

Examples

Actually very small fruit, these "seeds" yield a valuable volatile oil used in the perfume and pharmaceutical industries. Source: Internet

Aloe species also contain a trace of volatile oil, to which their odour is due. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

volatile alkali volatile compound volatile memory volatile organic compound volatile organic compound gas volatile salt