sweet almond oil
Definition
Noun: - A pale yellow, fatty oil obtained by pressing almonds, specifically from the varieties known as sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis, var. dulcis). It is distinct from oil expressed from bitter almonds.
Usage
- Primary Use: This oil is commonly used in cosmetics, skincare products, and pharmaceuticals as an emollient and moisturizer due to its gentle properties.
- Culinary Use: It is also used as a flavoring agent or carrier oil in some food preparations, though this is less common than its topical application.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In pharmacological contexts, sweet almond oil may be referenced as a vehicle for administering certain drugs or in the formulation of ointments.
Variants and Related Words
- Bitter almond oil: An essential oil distilled from bitter almonds, which contains toxic compounds and is used in flavoring in minute, regulated quantities. It is chemically distinct from sweet almond oil.
- Almond oil: A more general term that can refer to either sweet or bitter almond oil, though in commercial contexts it often implies the sweet variety unless specified otherwise.
Synonyms
- Expressed almond oil
- Oleum amygdalae (pharmaceutical/technical Latin term)
Notes
- Sweet almond oil is prized for being rich in vitamins and fatty acids. It should not be confused with the volatile, aromatic, and potentially toxic bitter almond oil.
Noun
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pale yellow fatty oil expressed from sweet or bitter almonds
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