menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl 
-ˌthōl
1
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils and has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint
2
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Health advocates have called for a ban on menthol cigarettes in the U.S.
Lung cancer screening may also be costly.
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Nina Thomas, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
That chocolate continues onto the palate, but evolves into more intense dark cocoa along with notes of caramel cake, blackberry, molasses, candied orange, with some black pepper spice, cinnamon Red Hots, and a touch of menthol on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 May 2024
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
More than half of kids who smoke use menthol cigarettes, according to the CDC.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The long notes ended after her father became addicted to menthols, developed debilitating respiratory problems and died at age 73 from lung and throat cancer.
—USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Other minority groups also disproportionately smoke menthols: In 2020, 51% of Hispanic adult smokers reported using menthol cigarettes, compared with 35% of non-Hispanic white adult smokers, according to the CDC.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The plan to eliminate menthol cigarettes has been years in the making.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
The roll-on is made with unadulterated CBD extract along with natural menthol.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Nina Thomas, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2024
That chocolate continues onto the palate, but evolves into more intense dark cocoa along with notes of caramel cake, blackberry, molasses, candied orange, with some black pepper spice, cinnamon Red Hots, and a touch of menthol on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 May 2024
The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 26 Apr. 2024
More than half of kids who smoke use menthol cigarettes, according to the CDC.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 2 Apr. 2024
The long notes ended after her father became addicted to menthols, developed debilitating respiratory problems and died at age 73 from lung and throat cancer.
—USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
Other minority groups also disproportionately smoke menthols: In 2020, 51% of Hispanic adult smokers reported using menthol cigarettes, compared with 35% of non-Hispanic white adult smokers, according to the CDC.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
The plan to eliminate menthol cigarettes has been years in the making.
—David A. Fahrenthold, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
The roll-on is made with unadulterated CBD extract along with natural menthol.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl
-ˌthōl
: a white soothing substance from oils of mint
Medical Definition
menthol
noun
men·thol
ˈmen-ˌthȯl
-ˌthōl
-ˌthōl
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion)
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