Thymol (Noun)
Meaning
A colorless crystalline solid used in perfume or preserving biological specimens or in embalming or medically as a fungicide or antiseptic.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The lab technician carefully applied a solution containing thymol to preserve the delicate tissue specimen for further study.
- Thymol is often combined with menthol and other ingredients in medicinal ointments to treat fungal infections of the skin.
- In perfumery, thymol is valued for its antiseptic properties and for adding a minty, slightly herbal note to fragrances.
- The embalmer added a solution containing thymol to prevent bacterial growth and decay during the preparation of the body.
- To rid the nursery of mildew and fungus, the gardener used a spray containing thymol to treat the infected potting soil.