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Definition of "thymol" []

  • A white, crystalline, aromatic compound, C10H14O, derived from thyme oil and other oils or made synthetically and used as an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a preservative. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "thymol" in a sentence
  • "Distinctive thyme species and varieties are rich in the phenolic compound called thymol."
  • "It is a natural source of the antiseptic thymol, which is an ingredient in modern mouthwashes, and in the past was given to treat infections of the mouth and throat."
  • "A primary constituent, thymol, is the main active antiseptic ingredient in Listerine mouthwash."