carvacrol
noun
car·va·crol
ˈkär-və-ˌkrȯl 
-ˌkrōl
: a liquid phenol C10H14O found in essential oils of various mints (such as thyme) and used especially as a fungicide and disinfectant
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Scientists think most of these benefits are related to oregano’s high levels of antioxidants, such as the terpenes carvacrol and thymol, which have powerful cellular-protective effects.
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carvacrol
noun
car·va·crol
ˈkär-və-ˌkrȯl, -ˌkrōl
: a liquid phenol C10H14O found in essential oils of various mints (as thyme) and used as a fungicide and disinfectant
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