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