menthol
(men-thol)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. an optically active organic compound found in peppermint oil and used as an antiseptic in inhalants and as an analgesic
Example Sentence
The anitseptic contained menthol.
Synonyms
hexahydrothymol; peppermint camphor; peppermint oil compound
Antonyms
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Rhymes
- menthol