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menthol

men·thol

menthol

 
pronunciation:
men thawl
part of speech: noun
definition: an alcohol derived from peppermint oils or produced synthetically, used in scents and flavorings, in cigarettes, and esp. in medications for its soothing effect on irritated mucous membranes.