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acetylthymol

|a-ce-tyl-thy-mol|

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/əˌsiːtɪlˈθaɪmɒl/

chemical compound

Etymology
Etymology Information

'acetylthymol' originates from 'acetyl' and 'thymol', where 'acetyl' refers to the acetyl group and 'thymol' is a natural monoterpene phenol derived from thyme.

Historical Evolution

'acetylthymol' was formed by combining 'acetyl' and 'thymol' to describe a compound with specific chemical properties.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a chemical compound derived from thymol, often used in antiseptic formulations.

Acetylthymol is used in some mouthwashes for its antiseptic properties.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/19 04:51