ALL meanings of menthol
men·thol
M m - 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
- uncountable noun menthol Menthol is a substance that smells a bit like peppermint and is used to flavour things such as cigarettes and toothpaste. It is also used in some medicines, especially for curing colds. 0
- noun menthol an optically active organic compound found in peppermint oil and used as an antiseptic, in inhalants, and as an analgesic. Formula: C10H20O 0
- noun menthol a white, pungent, waxy, crystalline alcohol, C10H19OH, obtained from oil of peppermint and used in medicine, cosmetics, cigarettes, etc. 0