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Sesame Oil  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The refined fixed oil obtained from the seed of one or more cultivated varieties of Sesamum indicum. It is used as a solvent and oleaginous vehicle for drugs and has been used internally as a laxative and externally as a skin softener. It is used also in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics. (Dorland, 28th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

Entry terms

  • 8008-74-0
  • Fats and Glyceridic oils, sesame

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