oleoresin
/ˌoʊlioʊˈrɛzɪn/
noun
- A natural mixture of an oil and a resin, obtained from plants, often used in flavorings, perfumes, or medicines.
- The perfume industry uses oleoresin from pine trees to create certain scents.
- Oleoresin from black pepper is used to give a concentrated spicy flavor to foods.
- Some traditional medicines contain oleoresin extracted from ginger root.