tea tree oil en · NOUN
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) An essential oil derived from the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia.
Promoted as a potent antibacterial agent, tea tree oil is said to be useful for treating everything from arthritis and acne to warts and varicose veins.
1995 October, Steven Foster, “Why the To-Do about Tea Tree?”, in Vegetarian Times, →ISSN, page 98:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tea tree oils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
palm oil · more · tea oil · olive oil