Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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menthol | Yes | No | No | No |
chemical compound | Yes | No | No | No |
menthol (noun) | chemical compound (noun) |
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a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint | (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion |