THYMOL


Meaning of THYMOL in English

[ 'θʌɪmɒl ]

■ noun Chemistry a white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavouring, preservative, disinfectant, etc.

Origin

C19: from Gk thumon 'thyme' + -ol .

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