oleoresin
[ oh-lee-oh-rez-uhn ]
Origin of oleoresin
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British Dictionary definitions for oleoresin
oleoresin
/ (ˌəʊlɪəʊˈrɛzɪn) /
noun
a semisolid mixture of a resin and essential oil, obtained from certain plants
pharmacol a liquid preparation of resins and oils, obtained by extraction from plants
Derived forms of oleoresin
- oleoresinous, adjective
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