cedarwood oil

noun

ce·​dar·​wood oil ˈsēd-ər-ˌwu̇d- How to pronounce cedarwood oil (audio)
: an essential oil obtained from the heartwood of cedars and used in soaps and perfumes and with immersion lenses in microscopy

called also cedar oil

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“Cedarwood oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cedarwood%20oil. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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