Timol
from indonesia
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noun
kedokteran
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From indonesia
Definition
timol is an organic chemical compound, specifically isopropylphenol, found in essential oils and flower buds of Thymus vulgaris, commonly used as an antibacterial and antiseptic agent.
Etymology
From the chemical term derived from the genus Thymus, with roots in Greek 'thymos' (spirit, courage).
Semantic Category
Specific category that classifies a word based on its semantic field or domain of usage.
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