menthol
[ men-thawl, -thol ]
/ ˈmɛn θɔl, -θɒl /
noun
Also called hexahydrothymol, peppermint camphor. Chemistry, Pharmacology.
a colorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble alcohol, C10H20O, obtained from peppermint oil or synthesized: used chiefly in perfumes, confections, cigarettes, and liqueurs and in medicine for colds and nasal disorders for its cooling effect on mucous membranes.
a mentholated cigarette.
adjective
containing menthol; mentholated.
Words nearby menthol
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British Dictionary definitions for menthol
menthol
/ (ˈmɛnθɒl) /
noun
an optically active organic compound found in peppermint oil and used as an antiseptic, in inhalants, and as an analgesic. Formula: C 10 H 20 O
Word Origin for menthol
C19: from German, from Latin
mentha
mint
1
Medical definitions for menthol
menthol
[ mĕn′thôl′ ]
n.
A white crystalline organic compound obtained from peppermint oil or synthesized and used as a mild topical anesthetic.
Scientific definitions for menthol
menthol
[ mĕn′thôl′ ]
A white, crystalline compound obtained from peppermint oil. It is used as a flavoring and as a mild anesthetic. Chemical formula: C10H20O.