Menthol vs. Peppermint

Mentholnoun

(chemistry) a cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes

Mentholnoun

A menthol cigarette.

Mentholnoun

A white, crystalline, aromatic substance (C10H20O) resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha); - called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor. It has the peculiar effect on skin and membranes of making them feel cool, and is used in liqueurs, confections, cigarettes, cough drops and perfumes, among other things.

Mentholnoun

a lotion containing menthol which gives it a mint flavoring

Mentholnoun

a crystalline alcohol with a minty taste and odour, found in peppermint and other natural oils. It is used as a flavouring and in decongestants and analgesics.

Menthol

Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from the oils of corn mint, peppermint, or other mints. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above.

Peppermintnoun

A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.

Peppermintnoun

(countable) A confection containing extract of peppermint.

Peppermintnoun

An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (Mentha piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.

Peppermintnoun

A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it.

Peppermintnoun

A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint.

Peppermintnoun

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

Peppermintnoun

red gum tree of Tasmania

Peppermintnoun

a candy flavored with peppermint oil

Peppermint

Peppermint (Mentha × piperita, also known as Mentha balsamea Wild) is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world.