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menthol

/ˈmɛnθɔl/ /ˈmɛnˌθɔl/

Meanings
noun
A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes

Examples :

"The cough medicine contained menthol to help relieve the scratchy throat. "
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Related Words

Illustration peppermint

peppermint noun

/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/

A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.

"My grandmother always added a few drops of peppermint oil to her herbal tea. "

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pharmaceutical noun

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/

A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

"The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical to treat the patient's cough. "

Illustration decongestant

decongestant noun

/diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/

A drug that relieves congestion, e.g. pseudoephedrine.

"I took a decongestant to help me breathe better during my cold. "

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medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

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essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration cigarettes

cigarettes noun

/ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts/ /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛtəs/

Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

"My grandfather used to keep a pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket. "

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

Illustration cigarette

cigarette noun

/sɪ.ɡəˈɹɛt/

Tobacco or other substances, in a thin roll wrapped with paper, intended to be smoked.

"My grandfather smoked a cigarette after dinner every night. "

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component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration antitussive

antitussive noun

/ˌæntiˈtʌsɪv/ /ˌæntaɪˈtʌsɪv/

A cough suppressant or a drug that inhibits coughing.

"Because her persistent cough kept her awake at night, the doctor prescribed an antitussive. "

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preparations noun

/pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The act of preparing or getting ready.

"The team made careful preparations for their presentation, rehearsing their speeches and organizing their slides. "

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antipruritic noun

/ˌæntiːpruˈrɪtɪk/ /ˌæntaɪpruˈrɪtɪk/

A medical agent that stops itching.

"The doctor prescribed an antipruritic to relieve the patient's severe itching. "