GCIDE(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  phobia(n.) Any irrational and persistent fear, whether of a situation, activity, or object; a phobia typically leads to a strong desire to avoid the object of the phobia. phobia(suffix) A combining form used as a suffix to designate specific phobias, such as agoraphobia (fear of public places), acrophobia (fear of heights). The first part of the combining form is usually derived from Greek.
Carrier Oils. Properties and Profiles. Carrier oils, also known as vegetable oils, base oils or fixed oils, are used to dilute essential oils, CO2s and absolutes before applying to the skin. View outline (sitemap) for this area.
A carrier oil is any oil used to dilute an essential oil. This can be regular coconut oil, fractionated coconut oil, olive oil, apricot, avocado, vegetableâ¦ well, you get the idea. Most essential oil users prefer coconut oil because it absorbs into the skin very quickly without leaving a sticky or greasy residue.