menthenol

/mɛnˈθiːnɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of monoterpene alcohol, found in peppermint oil

“The chemist isolated menthenol from the peppermint plant and studied its properties.”

2. chemistry

A chemical compound with the formula C10H18O

“The compound menthenol has been identified in several plant species.”

Synonyms

  • monoterpene
  • peppermint alcohol

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • terpene