Meaning
a monoterpene phenol, C₁₀H₁₃OH, found in the oil extracted from thyme; used as in perfume, as an antiseptic and fungicide, and in embalming
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from French thymol.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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