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SANTAL OIL [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Cosmetology
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
  • Pharmacology
DEF

An essential oil [in the form of] a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid obtained from the sandalwood (Santalum album) usually from Mysore, India, and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps/and especially formerly in medicine.

Key term(s)
  • santalwood oil

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Cosmétologie
  • Parfumerie
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Essence balsamique extraite du bois du santal, arbre type de la famille des santalacées, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide jaune pâle, d'odeur spéciale ambrée, à saveur épicée, utilisée en parfumerie, en savonnerie, en cosmétologie, et autrefois comme antiseptique génito-urinaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Productos de belleza
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
  • Farmacología
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