: 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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The presence of the virus in the mouth or saliva will trigger this reaction, release thymol (a flavor compound) and produce a strong taste.
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Once an individual tastes thymol, the idea is that measures regarding isolation and further confirmation can be taken by anyone as soon as possible.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In the sensor, the neuraminidase is bound to molecules of a phenolic compound called thymol, which is found in the herb thyme.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the thymol in carom seeds has calcium channel-blocking effects.2 These effects are vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) of the coronary arteries and decreased systolic blood pressure.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Kills Harmful Pathogens Interestingly, thymol is used in the mouthwash Listerine thanks to its antibacterial properties.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Once an individual tastes thymol, the idea is that measures regarding isolation and further confirmation can be taken by anyone as soon as possible.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In the sensor, the neuraminidase is bound to molecules of a phenolic compound called thymol, which is found in the herb thyme.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, the thymol in carom seeds has calcium channel-blocking effects.2 These effects are vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) of the coronary arteries and decreased systolic blood pressure.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Kills Harmful Pathogens Interestingly, thymol is used in the mouthwash Listerine thanks to its antibacterial properties.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Thymol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thymol. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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