sandalwood oil

noun

: an essential oil obtained from sandalwood: such as
a
: a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum album) and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps
b
: an oil obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) of Australia

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Some oils to be wary of include tea tree oil, lemongrass oil, sandalwood oil and clove oil. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 7 Feb. 2023 Joy & Bliss, which is invoked through Solar Fleur (bergamot orpur, coconut orchid, solar peony, sandalwood oil), feels like a sunny day spent at the beach. Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022 With a blend of green tea seed oil, hempseed oil, and sandalwood oil, consider this an ultra-moisturizing option. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022 Witch hazel and soothing, sandalwood oil salves work for some, but can worsen the condition in others. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019 For example, the toner is made of water, organic apple cider vinegar, organic witch hazel, organic clary sage oil and organic sandalwood oil. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019 But that's not its only hero ingredient: It's bolstered by brightening sandalwood oil, clarifying myrrh resin extract, and calendula. Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, 15 Apr. 2019 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sandalwood oil was in 1851

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“Sandalwood oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandalwood%20oil. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

sandalwood oil

noun
san·​dal·​wood oil ˈsan-dᵊl-ˌwu̇d- How to pronounce sandalwood oil (audio)
: a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid essential oil obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum album) and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps and especially formerly in medicine

called also santal oil

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