chlorothymol

noun

chlo·​ro·​thy·​mol -ˈthī-ˌmȯl, -ˌmōl How to pronounce chlorothymol (audio)
: any of several chlorine derivatives of thymol
especially : the para derivative C10H13ClO used as a germicide (as in mouthwashes)

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“Chlorothymol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chlorothymol. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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