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Meaning of tea tree oil | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An essential oil derived from the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“Promoted as a potent antibacterial agent, tea tree oil is said to be useful for treating everything from arthritis and acne to warts and varicose veins.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

tea trolley tea wagon tea whisk tea yellows tea-and-toaster tea-bag