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menthol

/ˈmen.θɒl/

Übersetzung: Kristalline chemische Verbindung mit kühlendem Minzgeschmack und -geruch, die natürlicherweise in Minzöl vorkommt und als Aromastoff sowie in medizinischen Lotionen zur Linderung von Juckreiz, Schmerzen und verstopfter Nase verwendet wird.

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C1formalcommon/ˈmen.θɒl/

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A noun referring to a crystalline compound with a cool, minty taste and odor, naturally found in peppermint oil, used as a flavoring and in medicinal lotions to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion.

  • 🇩🇪Kristalline chemische Verbindung mit kühlendem Minzgeschmack und -geruch, die natürlicherweise in Minzöl vorkommt und als Aromastoff sowie in medizinischen Lotionen zur Linderung von Juckreiz, Schmerzen und verstopfter Nase verwendet wird.
  1. Natural compound B2 formal medical

    A crystalline substance found in peppermint oil, known for its cooling, minty taste and smell. It is used as a flavoring agent and in medicinal products to soothe itching, pain, and nasal congestion.

    • The cough drops contain menthol to help clear the sinuses.
    • Menthol is often added to toothpaste for its refreshing flavor.
    • The ointment's active ingredient is menthol, which provides a cooling sensation.

    🇩🇪Menthol

  2. Mint-scented lotion B1 informal medical

    A lotion or cream that contains menthol, giving it a distinctive minty aroma and a cooling effect on the skin.

    • He applied menthol to his sore muscles after the workout.
    • The menthol lotion smelled strongly of peppermint.
    • She used a menthol rub to relieve her chest congestion.

    🇩🇪Mentholcreme

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