thujyl

/ˈθuːdʒɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound found in the oil of certain plants, such as Thujopsis, often used as a disinfectant or insecticide.

“The researcher isolated thujyl from the plant extract and studied its antibacterial properties.”

Synonyms

  • cedrene
  • thujone

Antonyms

  • harmful agent