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- [men-thawl, -thol]
- /ˈmɛn θɔl, -θɒl/
- /ˈmen.θəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [men-thawl, -thol]
- /ˈmɛn θɔl, -θɒl/
Definitions of menthol word
- noun menthol Also called hexahydrothymol, peppermint camphor. Chemistry, Pharmacology. a colorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble alcohol, C 1 0 H 2 0 O, obtained from peppermint oil or synthesized: used chiefly in perfumes, confections, cigarettes, and liqueurs and in medicine for colds and nasal disorders for its cooling effect on mucous membranes. 1
- noun menthol a mentholated cigarette. 1
- adjective menthol containing menthol; mentholated. 1
- noun menthol A crystalline compound with a cooling minty taste and odor, found in peppermint and other natural oils. It is used as a flavoring and in decongestants and analgesics. 1
- noun menthol mint flavouring 1
- noun menthol flavoured with mint oil 1
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Origin of menthol
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin Menth(a) (see mint1) + -ol1
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Parts of speech for Menthol
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menthol popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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