Meaning Of The Word Menthol

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What's The Definition Of Menthol?

menthol
uncountable noun: Menthol is a substance that smells a bit like peppermint and is used to flavour things such as cigarettes and toothpaste. It is also used in some medicines, especially for curing colds.

menthol in American English
a white, pungent, waxy, crystalline alcohol, C10H19OH, obtained from oil of peppermint and used in medicine, cosmetics, cigarettes, etc.
adjective: containing menthol; mentholated
noun: 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

menthol in British English
noun: an optically active organic compound found in peppermint oil and used as an antiseptic, in inhalants, and as an analgesic. Formula: C10H20 O

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