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menthol
men·thol [ mén thàwl ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mint-tasting compound from peppermint oil: an organic compound that has a cool minty taste. Source: peppermint oil. Use: flavorings, perfumes, mild anesthetic. CH3C6H9(C3H7)OH
[Late 19th century. < German, "mint-oil" < Latin mentha (see mint1)]
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