thymol

IPA: θˈaɪmʌɫ

(chemistry) a monoterpene phenol, C₁₀H₁₃OH, found in the oil extracted from thyme; used as in perfume, as an antiseptic and fungicide, and in embalming

Examples of "thymol" in Sentences

The antiseptic ingredient in 'Euthymol' is thymol.
Thymol was used to treat hookworm infections in the US.
On release, thymol vapour concentrations build up in the treated beehive.
Through voltilisation, thymol vapour concentrations build up in the hive.
Thymol blue and bromthymol blue are included as indicators of pH changes.
Manley's thymol recipe has also proven useful in controlling Varroa mites.
Oregano oil contains two natural antiseptic compounds, carvacol and thymol.
Thymol, an antiseptic, is the main active ingredient in Listerine mouthwash.
In addition, he is credited for introducing thymol as treatment for hookworm.
For prevention of mold growth in aqueous solutions, thymol is sometimes added.
Distinctive thyme species and varieties are rich in the phenolic compound called thymol.
A primary constituent, thymol, is the main active antiseptic ingredient in Listerine mouthwash.
Other major constituents include limonene (lemony), thymol (thyme-like), cadinene (green-like) and germacrene (spicy and woody).
It is a natural source of the antiseptic thymol, which is an ingredient in modern mouthwashes, and in the past was given to treat infections of the mouth and throat.