cineole

noun

cin·​e·​ole ˈsi-nē-ˌōl How to pronounce cineole (audio)

Examples of cineole in a Sentence

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People with acute bronchitis were given 200 milligrams (mg) of cineole three times daily, along with antiviral treatment. Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024 The menthol in peppermint acts as a natural cough suppressant, while ravintsara and laurel leaf both contain cineole, which can reduce cough frequency. Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, 20 Oct. 2017

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, by transposition from New Latin oleum cinae wormseed oil

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cineole was in 1885

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“Cineole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cineole. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

cineole

noun
cin·​e·​ole ˈsin-ē-ˌōl How to pronounce cineole (audio)
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