spruce oil

spruce oil

[′sprüs ‚ȯil]
(materials)
A combustible, colorless to yellow essential oil, soluble in fixed and mineral oils; derived from spruce needles and branches; the main components are bornyl acetate, cadinene, and pinene; used in flavors and veterinary liniments, and as an odorant for soaps and cosmetics. Also known as hemlock oil.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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