carvacrol
/kɑrvəˈkrɔl/Definitions
1. noun
A naturally occurring oil extracted from the herb oregano, used as an antiseptic and in aromatherapy.
“The study focused on the antimicrobial properties of carvacrol in treating wound infections.”
2. noun
A monoterpene phenol, a compound found in oregano oil.
“Researchers isolated carvacrol from the essential oil of Origanum vulgare.”