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mousse de chêne [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
DEF

Extract obtained by the volatile solvent process from Evernia prunastri, Ach., and E. furfuracea, Ach., lichens belonging to the family Parmeliaceae and found growing on oak, spruce, and sometimes fruit trees. (Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps, 1950, vol. 1, p. 302).

CONT

Under the name oakmoss resin, an extract of various lichens growing on oak and other trees has been placed upon the market and is of the greatest value in perfumery. (Cyclopedia of Perfumery, 1925, vol. 1).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parfumerie
DEF

Produit extrait d'un lichen (evernia prunastri) et utilisé en parfumerie.

CONT

Il est généralement convenu d'appeler mousses de chêne les produits constitués par l'evernia prunastri [...] récoltés sur le chêne et les arbres fruitiers. (Technologie et chimie des parfums naturels, 1970).

Spanish

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