oleoresin vs balsam
balsam vs oleoresinoleoresin and balsam both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oleoresin | Yes | No | No | No |
| balsam | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
balsam is a hyponym of
oleoresin; that is, balsam is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
oleoresin:
- oleoresin: a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants
- balsam: any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes
Other hyponyms of oleoresin include
labdanum, ladanum, Canada balsam, gum terpentine, turpentine, balsam capivi, copaiba, copaiba balsam, gum labdanum, labdanum, oleoresin capiscum.
| oleoresin (noun) | balsam (noun) |
|---|---|
| a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants | an ointment containing a fragrant resin |
| any seed plant yielding balsam | |
| any of various fragrant oleoresins used in medicines and perfumes |
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