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essential oil vs oil

oil vs essential oil

essential oil and oil both are nouns.

essential oil is not a verb while oil is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
essential oil Yes No No No
oil Yes No Yes No
As nouns, oil is a hypernym of essential oil; that is, oil is a word with a broader meaning than essential oil:
  • essential oil: an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
  • oil: a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
essential oil (noun) oil (noun)
an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
essential oil (verb) oil (verb)
administer an oil or ointment to; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
cover with oil, as if by rubbing
Difference between essential oil and oil

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