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menthol

noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthl, -ˌthōl\

: an oil made from mint that has a strong smell and that is used in candies, cigarettes, and especially medicines for sore throats

Full Definition of MENTHOL

1
:  a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils and has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint
2
plural :  mentholated cigarettes
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Origin of MENTHOL

German, ultimately from Latin mentha mint
First Known Use: 1876

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MENTHOL Defined for Kids

menthol

noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthl\

Definition of MENTHOL for Kids

:  a white crystalline soothing substance from oils of mint
Medical Dictionary

menthol

noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthl, -ˌthōl\

Medical Definition of MENTHOL

:  a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion)

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