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oil of win·ter·green
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wintergreen oil, oil of wintergreennoun
oil or flavoring obtained from the creeping wintergreen or teaberry plant
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oil of wintergreennoun
The aromatic oil obtained from the berries of the wintergreen plant; mostly methyl salicylate; used medicinally and in perfumes
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oil of wintergreen
Oil of wintergreen, scientifically called Methyl salicylate, is an organic ester that is naturally produced by many species of plants, particularly wintergreens. It is commonly used in foods, beverages, and cosmetics for its minty fragrance and flavor. In medicine, it is used as a topical pain reliever or in high concentrations, as a rubefacient (skin warming agent) and counterirritant in deep heating liniments. It is also used in making plastics and as a solvent in industrial settings, and in pest control as a fumigant or contact spray.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of oil of wintergreen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of oil of wintergreen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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