absinthe oil
noun
Meaning
A highly concentrated essential oil derived from Artemisia absinthium, containing thujone and used in flavoring or traditional herbal preparations.
Examples
- Distillers must carefully regulate the amount of absinthe oil used to ensure the final product remains within legal safety limits.
- The intense, bitter aroma of absinthe oil is a defining characteristic of authentic wormwood-based extracts.
Synonyms: wormwood oil