menthol

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Synonyms: menthyl, methol

Antonyms: menthyl, methol

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} A [[cyclic]] [[monoterpene]] [[alcohol]]; the major component of the [[essential oil]] of [[peppermint]]; used in [[pharmaceutical]] [[preparation]]s as an [[antitussive]] and [[antipruritic]] agent, as a [[nasal]] [[decongestant]], and in [[menthol cigarette]]s.
2. A [[menthol cigarette]].

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