: a crystalline phenol C10H14O of aromatic odor and antiseptic properties found especially in thyme oil or made synthetically and used chiefly as a fungicide and preservative
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Products containing citrus acid and thymol, found in citrus fruits and the common thyme plant (Thymus vulgaris), are also on the EPA’s list.
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Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, 1 Apr. 2020
Debra Utacia Krol, azcentral, 1 Apr. 2020
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“Thymol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thymol. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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