Menthol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɛnθɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Menthol is a noun meaning A menthol cigarette.
Meaning
A menthol cigarette.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes.
Word Forms
- menthols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include camphor, menthone, mentholate, menthyl, neomenthol, isomenthol.
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