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Definitions for thymol
ˈθaɪ moʊl, -mɔlthy·mol
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Princeton's WordNet
thymol, thyme camphor, thymic acidnoun
a colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic
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thymolnoun
a monoterpene phenol, CHOH, found in the oil extracted from thyme; used as in perfume, as an antiseptic and fungicide, and in embalming
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thymol
Thymol is a naturally occurring compound derived from thyme oil or other plant sources. It is a white crystalline substance with a pleasant, aromatic odor and sweet, pungent taste. As an antiseptic and fungicide, thymol is used in various pharmaceutical and commercial products such as mouthwash and disinfectants. It is also used in food flavoring and perfumery. Chemically, thymol is classified as a phenol and is known for its potent antimicrobial properties.
Webster Dictionary
Thymolnoun
a phenol derivative of cymene, C10H13.OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties; -- called also hydroxy cymene
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Thymol
Thymol is a natural monoterpene phenol derivative of cymene, C10H14O, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted from Thymus vulgaris and various other kinds of plants as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties. Thymol also provides the distinctive, strong flavor of the culinary herb thyme, also produced from T. vulgaris.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Thymol
A phenol obtained from thyme oil or other volatile oils. It is used as a stabilizer in pharmaceutic preparations. It has been used for its antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal actions, and was formerly used as a vermifuge. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of thymol in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of thymol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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