menthol
nounmasculine/mẽ.ˈtɔɫ/medium
men·tol
Definition
A crystalline substance with a minty taste and odor, obtained from peppermint oil or made synthetically, used as a flavoring and in decongestants.
This cough drop contains menthol.
The menthol in the balm provides a cooling sensation.
Common collocations
menthol cough dropsmenthol flavormenthol cigarettesmentholated cream
Etymology
Do francês 'menthol', por sua vez do latim 'mentha' (hortelã).