noun
menthol
MEN-thawl/ˈmenθɔːl/
A mint-scented compound that produces a cooling sensation.
Menthol gives the ointment its cooling sensation.
Etymology
The “mint” and “oil” pieces identify the substance’s original source: menthol was first obtained from peppermint oil. Its name thus points to its source rather than its cooling sensation.
In context
put up a fight hard to say she was a strong girl what's the smell it's this chest rub she's been using one of the popular brands oil of peppermint Menthol in fact
More examples
- The label lists menthol among the ingredients.
- She recognizes the sharp scent of menthol in the cream.
- The mint extract contains naturally occurring menthol.
Forms
menthol