melaleuca
9.3
An oil from some Australian trees used to fight germs and help heal skin
- noun
- /ˌmɛləˈlukə/
:
aceite de melaleuca
- The melaleuca essential oil is prized for its antibacterial properties and is commonly used in skin care products.
- melaleuca oil
Examples
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I was a distributor for Melaleuca.
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Tea tree oil, or melaleuca oil, is distilled from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a tree native to Australia.
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Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil, is often used as a natural antiseptic for minor cuts and burns.
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Many people use melaleuca oil to help reduce acne due to its anti-inflammatory effects.
Synonyms
8.1
An oil from the tree's leaves used in medicine and scents
focuses on antiseptic medical use rather than fragrance
tamanu
vsmelaleuca
9.9
A tropical tree from the Pacific islands whose oil is used for skin care and medicine
focuses on antiseptic medical use rather than cosmetic applications
How Antiseptic
Surface Forms
melaleuca singular
melaleucas plural
Etymology
Melaleuca for the oil is named after the melaleuca tree, so the word brings to mind the plant that makes it. It is often called 'tea tree' oil and people use it to clean and help heal the skin.