menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl 
-ˌthōl
1
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils and has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint
2
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Opt for cough drops made from elderberry extract or menthol.
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Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
More states consider menthol cigarette bans as feds delay action
Woman and daughter, 11, fatally shot in SUV in Massachusetts; police arrest man, search for another
Age-appropriate tech that’s safe for your kids
Ready to ditch your winter boots?
—Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
The years of marketing of menthol cigarettes like Newport, Kool and Salem to Black smokers infused the issue with significant racial implications.
—Harold Maass, theweek, 7 May 2024
But unlike their chemical-laden competitors, they are made with peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol essential oils.
—Katie Jackson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2024
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Jessica Migala, Health, 19 June 2024
More states consider menthol cigarette bans as feds delay action
Woman and daughter, 11, fatally shot in SUV in Massachusetts; police arrest man, search for another
Age-appropriate tech that’s safe for your kids
Ready to ditch your winter boots?
—Hartford Courant, 13 June 2024
The years of marketing of menthol cigarettes like Newport, Kool and Salem to Black smokers infused the issue with significant racial implications.
—Harold Maass, theweek, 7 May 2024
But unlike their chemical-laden competitors, they are made with peppermint, eucalyptus, and menthol essential oils.
—Katie Jackson, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Menthol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menthol. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl
-ˌthōl
: a white soothing substance from oils of mint
Medical Definition
menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl
-ˌthōl
-ˌthōl
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion)
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