menthol

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛnθɒl, -θ(ə)l/

noun

[mass noun]
  • a crystalline alcohol with a minty taste and odour, found in peppermint and other natural oils. It is used as a flavouring and in decongestants and analgesics: [as modifier]: Kate offered him one of her menthol cigarettes
    • Chemical formula: C10H19OH

Origin:

late 19th century: from German, from Latin mentha 'mint' + -ol