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AROMATIC TINCTURE [2 records]

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Record 1 2001-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

A solution of ammonia and ammonium carbonate in alcohol and distilled water perfumed with the oils of lemon, lavender, and nutmeg and used as a stimulant, carminative, and antacid.

CONT

ammoniated tincture : A tincture made with ammoniated alcohol(aromatic spirit of ammonia).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
DEF

Substances which are added to perfumes for the purpose of retarding evaporation and thus producing more enduring and unchanging fragrance. (Perfumes and Spices, Including an Account of Soaps and Cosmetics, 1940, p. 24).

CONT

The animal fixatives assume first rank and importance in dealing with the binding problem in perfumes. Musk, ambergris and civet are old and tried friends. Among those of vegetable origin must be mentioned prominently tincture of orris root and the aromatic gums.(Perfumes and Cosmetics, Their Preparation and Manufacture, 1922, p. 343).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parfumerie
DEF

Chacun des divers groupes de substances destinées à fixer la persistance d'un parfum.

CONT

Les fixateurs sont généralement des mélanges de produits chimiquement très divers : résines et baumes [...], produits d'origine animale [...] et produits d'origine synthétique.

CONT

Le musc est un excellent fixatif et apparaît dans la note de fond de nombreux parfums.

Spanish

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