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thymol

/timɔl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A monoterpene phenol, C10H13OH, found in the oil extracted from thyme; used as in perfume, as an antiseptic and fungicide, and in embalming

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Related words

thyme camphor(English)thymic acid(English)turbidity(English)thymate(English)iodothymol(English)thymene(English)chlorothymol(English)chlorthymol(English)mouthwash(English)menthol(English)antiseptic(English)thyme(English)

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