menthol
noun/ˈmɛnθɑl/
Frequency rank: #16,158 most common English word
Meaning
a minty compound found in peppermint oil, used to give a cooling sensation in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Example sentence
She prefers chewing gum with menthol because it leaves her mouth feeling fresh and cool.
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