Definitions

1. noun

a crystalline organic compound used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, especially in the form of its crystals or in solutions or mixtures.

“The hospital used thymol to clean the surfaces and prevent the spread of infection.”

2. noun

a monoterpenic phenol C10H15OH, used in perfumery and as an antiseptic.

“The perfume contained thymol to give it a distinct and refreshing scent.”