oil of orange blossoms

oil of orange blossoms

[′ȯil əv ′är·iŋj ‚bläs·əmz]

(materials)

Bitter-tasting, fluorescent, pale-yellow essential oil with orange aroma; soluble in alcohol; main components are limonene, linalool, and geraniol; used for perfumes and flavors. Also known as neroli oil; orange flower oil.

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