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solvent extraction

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solvent extraction,
n a method of extracting essential oils in which chemical solvents dissolve plant resins and produce absolutes. Because trace amounts of the solvent remain in the oils so produced, many aroma-therapists do not use solvent extracted absolutes. See also absolute.
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