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

Examples of carvacrol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin carvi (specific epithet of Carum carvi caraway) + Latin acr-, acer sharp — more at caraway, edge

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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