thymol

Noun

Meaning

A phenol derivative of cymene, C10H13.OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties; -- called also hydroxy cymene.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

thyme camphor thymic acid iodine antiseptic capsaicin camphor ethanol aspirin tannic ibuprofen lidocaine benzocaine ketoprofen hydrogen peroxide cetrimide
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Hypernyms

phenol

Close letter words and terms

thymocytically thymoglobulin thymohydroquinone thymol blue thymoleptic thymolipoma