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Peru balsam |
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Peru balsam [pə′rü ¦bȯl·səm] (materials) A dark, viscous liquid with bitter taste and pleasant aroma; soluble in alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform, benzene, and glacial acetic acid; derived from the tropical American treeMyroxylon pereirae;main components are esters of cinnamic and benzoic acids; used in perfumery, medicine, and chocolate manufacture. Also known as balsam of Peru; black balsam; China oil; Chinese oil; Indian balsam; Peruvian balsam. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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