oleosaccharum

noun

ole·​o·​sac·​cha·​rum

ˌōlēōˈsakərəm

plural oleosacchara

-rə

: a homogeneous mixture used in pharmacy that is made by triturating sugar with a small amount of essential oil

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ole- + Latin saccharum sugar

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