Definition of thymol in English:

thymol

noun ˈθʌɪmɒl

mass nounChemistry

A white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavouring and preservative.
〔化〕百里香酚，麝香草酚
Alternative name: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃OH
Example sentencesExamples
- Some ingredients added to the water, e.g. menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, thymol and pine oil also give a sensation of clearing the passageways.
- Several of these - sage, rosemary, thyme, horsebalm and mountain dittany - are rich in thymol and carvacrol, compounds that help muscles relax.
- Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice.
- The combination of thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and menthol in an alcohol base may have antifungal activity.
- Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek thumon 'thyme' + -ol.

Definition of thymol in US English:

thymol

noun

Chemistry

A white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavoring and preservative.
〔化〕百里香酚，麝香草酚
Alternative name: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃OH
Example sentencesExamples
- The combination of thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and menthol in an alcohol base may have antifungal activity.
- Several of these - sage, rosemary, thyme, horsebalm and mountain dittany - are rich in thymol and carvacrol, compounds that help muscles relax.
- Some ingredients added to the water, e.g. menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, thymol and pine oil also give a sensation of clearing the passageways.
- Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice.
- Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek thumon ‘thyme’ + -ol.

单词	thymol
释义	Definition of thymol in English: thymol noun ˈθʌɪmɒl mass nounChemistry A white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavouring and preservative. 〔化〕百里香酚，麝香草酚 Alternative name: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃OH Example sentencesExamples Some ingredients added to the water, e.g. menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, thymol and pine oil also give a sensation of clearing the passageways. Several of these - sage, rosemary, thyme, horsebalm and mountain dittany - are rich in thymol and carvacrol, compounds that help muscles relax. Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice. The combination of thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and menthol in an alcohol base may have antifungal activity. Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek thumon 'thyme' + -ol. Definition of thymol in US English: thymol noun Chemistry A white crystalline compound present in oil of thyme and used as a flavoring and preservative. 〔化〕百里香酚，麝香草酚 Alternative name: 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₃OH Example sentencesExamples The combination of thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate and menthol in an alcohol base may have antifungal activity. Several of these - sage, rosemary, thyme, horsebalm and mountain dittany - are rich in thymol and carvacrol, compounds that help muscles relax. Some ingredients added to the water, e.g. menthol, eucalyptus, camphor, thymol and pine oil also give a sensation of clearing the passageways. Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice. Listerine also contains essential oils from herbs including eucalyptol, thymol, methyl salicylate and menthol. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek thumon ‘thyme’ + -ol.
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