menthol

Everyday

Menthol is a substance from mint oil that gives a cool, fresh feeling and smell. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life and health: menthol is in cough sweets, chest rubs, toothpaste and chewing gum.

Examples

• Menthol makes my throat feel cool. tree →
• Cough sweets often contain menthol. tree →
• The chest rub smells strongly of menthol. tree →
• Menthol comes from mint plants. tree →
• This toothpaste has menthol in it. tree →
• Menthol tricks your skin into feeling cold. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Menthol does not really make you colder; it tricks the nerves. Medicines with menthol should only be used as the label says.