oleoresin

noun oleo·res·in \ˌō-lē-ō-ˈre-z^ən\

Definition of OLEORESIN

: a natural plant product (as copaiba) containing chiefly essential oil and resin; especially : turpentine 1b

: a preparation consisting essentially of oil holding resin in solution

— oleo·res·in·ous \-ˈre-z^ən-əs, -ˈrez-nəs\ adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: circa 1846

Medical Dictionary

noun oleo·res·in \ˌō-lē-ō-ˈrez-^ən\

: a natural plant product (as copaiba or turpentine) containing chiefly essential oil and resin

: a preparation consisting essentially of oil holding resin in solution

—oleo·res·in·ous \-ˈrez-^ən-əs, -ˈrez-nəs\ adjective

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