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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. phytochemicals
  5. essential oils
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. phytochemicals
  5. essential oils
  1. Fields of Study
  2. botany
  3. plant biology
  4. plant biochemistry
  5. phytochemicals
  6. essential oils
  1. Plant Production, Gardening
  2. botany
  3. plant biology
  4. plant biochemistry
  5. phytochemicals
  6. essential oils

Preferred term

essential oils

Type

  • Chemical

  • Product

Definition

  • Information Volatile oils in aromatic plants which give the characteristic odor or flavor to the plant. Often used in fragrances and flavorings.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • ethereal oils
  • volatile oils

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/6885

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