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thymol
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thy·mol (thmôl, -ml)
n.
A white crystalline aromatic compound derived from thyme oil and other oils or made synthetically and used as an antiseptic, a fungicide, and a preservative.
thymol (thī´mol),
n a synthetic or natural thyme oil, used as an antibacterial and antifungal. It is an ingredient in some over-the-counter preparations for the treatment of acne, hemorrhoids, and tinea pedis.
thymol
a phenol obtained from thyme oil and other volatile oils or produced synthetically; used as a topical antifungal and antibacterial, and as an antimicrobial agent in trichloroethylene.
thymol iodide
a mixture of iodine derivatives of thymol, containing not less than 43% of iodine; mild antiseptic and fungicide.
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