"menthol" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
substance meronym:
- menthol - a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
- mentholated salve - a salve containing menthol
- peppermint oil - oil from the peppermint plant used as flavoring
is a type of: application, lotion - liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin

substance holonym: menthol - a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion