Thymol
Pronunciation : Thym"ol
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Thyme + -ol.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A phenol derivative of cymene, C10H13.OH, isomeric with carvacrol, found in oil of thyme, and extracted as a white crystalline substance of a pleasant aromatic odor and strong antiseptic properties; -- called also hydroxy cymene.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913