rose oil

noun

Definition of rose oil

: a fragrant essential oil obtained from roses and used chiefly in perfumery and in flavoring

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The national average price of gas has been increasing in recent weeks, due largely to rising oil prices. Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, "Gas prices may rise as Tropical Storm Barry barrels toward U.S. Gulf Coast refineries," 12 July 2019 The Reserve Bank of India lifted its repurchase rate to 6.50% from 6.25%, its second rate increase of the year, on concern that rising oil and food prices are pushing inflation beyond its comfort zone. Anant Vijay Kala, WSJ, "India’s Central Bank Voices Trade-Friction Concerns as It Raises Lending Rate," 1 Aug. 2018 The compounds include rose oil or nitrogen fertilizer. Rebecca Spalding, Bloomberg.com, "The DNA Cops Who Make Sure the World’s Deadliest Viruses Aren’t Rebuilt," 27 June 2018 The compounds include rose oil or nitrogen fertilizer. Fortune, "These DNA Cops Make Sure Deadly Viruses Don't Get Rebuilt," 27 June 2018 All eight shades are infused with geranium and rose oils for a lovely floral scent. Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "Origins Launches Blooming Bold Lipstick and Sheer Lip Balm Made With Real Flowers," 28 Sep. 2018 Manufacturing production had been mostly growing since mid-2016, when rising oil prices helped reverse a hit to U.S. energy production. Sharon Nunn, WSJ, "Cold Weather Masks Weakening Factory Production," 14 Dec. 2018 Manufacturing production has been rising since mid-2016, when rising oil prices helped reverse a hit to U.S. energy production. Eric Morath, WSJ, "U.S. Industrial Production Edged Up in October," 16 Nov. 2018 This is mainly due to rising oil prices: Fuel accounts for 17 to 22 percent of an aircraft’s operation costs, and the price of jet fuel has gone up 50 percent in the past year. Aditi Shrikant, Vox, "Why airlines are allowed to overbook their flights," 14 Nov. 2018

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1552, in the meaning defined above

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rose oil

noun

Medical Definition of rose oil

: a fragrant essential oil obtained from roses and used chiefly in perfumery and in flavoring especially : attar of roses