menthol

/ˈmɛnθɑl/

/ˈmɛnθɒl/

Other forms: menthols

Definitions of menthol

1. noun

   a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion
   type of:

   chemical compound, compound

   (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
2. noun

   a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
   type of:

   application, lotion

   liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin