Definition

A natural substance made from a combination of oil and resin that comes from certain plants, like pine or balsam fir.

Example

The oleoresin from the pine tree is used in various products, including perfumes and medicines.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of oleoresin?

No, what is it?

It's a natural mixture of oil and resin from plants, like pine.

That sounds interesting! I wonder how it's used.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oleoresin is formed from "oleo-" (from Latin "oleum", meaning oil) and "resin" (from Latin "resina", meaning resin). The word refers to a natural mixture of oil and resin, typically found in certain plants.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oil' ('oleo-') mixed with 'resin' — that's what oleoresin is, a combination of these two substances.

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