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

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