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enfleurage

The correct spelling is enfleurage.

How to pronounce enfleurage

/ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/
noun

IPA: /ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/

Say it like: Enf-leu-raj-e

The correct spelling is enfleurage. The process of extracting fragrance (essential oils) from flowers by using unscented wax or fat, then extracting with alcohol. For example: "The perfumes of plants like jasmine could only be extracted by enfleurage, as other methods of the time would denature the scents."

Usage Examples

The perfumes of plants like jasmine could only be extracted by enfleurage, as other methods of the time would denature the scents.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The process of extracting fragrance (essential oils) from flowers by using unscented wax or fat, then extracting with alcohol.

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