menthol
What is another word for menthol? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A cooling, minty-smelling compound found in peppermint oil, used in medicines, chest rubs, and flavoured cigarettes.
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How to use menthol
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
menthol cigarettes
menthol rub
menthol cough drops
Etymology
From Latin mentha ("mint") plus the chemical suffix -ol.
Full origin of menthol →Frequently asked questions
What does “menthol” mean?
The word “menthol” means a cooling, minty-smelling compound found in peppermint oil, used in medicines, chest rubs, and flavoured cigarettes. In plain terms, the cooling minty compound from peppermint, used in medicine and some cigarettes.
How do you pronounce “menthol”?
“Menthol” is pronounced MEHN-thol (/ˈmɛnθɒl/ in IPA).
How do you use “menthol” in a sentence?
Here is “menthol” used in a sentence: “The cough drops contained menthol to soothe her throat.”
What part of speech is “menthol”?
“Menthol” is a noun.
Where does the word “menthol” come from?
The word “menthol” comes from Latin. From Latin mentha ("mint") plus the chemical suffix -ol.
