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thymol

thymol

9.9
A clear solid chemical with a pleasant smell used to kill germs and mold and to add scent to perfumes
  • noun
  • /ˈθaɪmɒl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : timol
  • Thymol is a natural compound found in thyme oil that serves as an effective thymol.

But thyme is an incredible because of thymol, because of carvacol, because of some of the other compounds that are found in it.

Examples

  • Settle pyridinium chloride, eucalyptol, menthol, thymol, and methyl salicylate.

  • But thyme is an incredible because of thymol, because of carvacol, because of some of the other compounds that are found in it.

    Dr. Josh Axe

  • Aids digestion and includes thymol, which is a serious antibacterial and antifungal.

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  • There's an oil in thyme known as thymol, and it acts as both a disinfectant and an antiseptic.

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  • Garden thyme contains thymol, which is widely used for its antifungal properties in many household products.

  • In addition to its use in perfumes, thymol is known for its antibacterial effects in various medicinal applications.

Synonyms

thymic acid
vsthymol
  • Specialized
8.9

A colorless solid used to preserve tissue and to kill germs in perfumes and medicine

emphasizes a pleasant aromatic odor as part of its description
thyme camphor
vsthymol
  • Specialized
9.9

A clear solid used in perfumes, to preserve samples, and to stop fungus or kill germs

uses the word compound rather than describing it as a solid

Surface Forms

thymol singular
thymols plural

Morphology

thymol = thyme (semi-transparent) = thym + ol

The name clearly links to 'thyme' plus the chemical suffix '-ol' indicating an alcohol derivative, but the specific chemical meaning and properties are not predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Thymol comes from the plant thyme and the chemical ending -ol, like in alcohol. So thymol is the chemical from thyme, which explains its strong scent and why it is used to kill germs and in perfumes.