: a crystalline phenol C10H14O of aromatic odor and antiseptic properties found especially in thyme oil or made synthetically and used chiefly as a fungicide and preservative
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Antioxidants Battle Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Some studies suggest that two compounds in oregano—carvacrol and thymol—may have antioxidant effects in certain contexts, potentially helping reduce oxidative stress.12 However, more research is needed.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Eco-Safe uses a hospital-grade sanitizer to ensure cleanliness; the brand also offers a natural alternative that’s made of thymol.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
The presence of the virus in the mouth or saliva will trigger this reaction, release thymol (a flavor compound) and produce a strong taste.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Once an individual tastes thymol, the idea is that measures regarding isolation and further confirmation can be taken by anyone as soon as possible.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In the sensor, the neuraminidase is bound to molecules of a phenolic compound called thymol, which is found in the herb thyme.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
Eco-Safe uses a hospital-grade sanitizer to ensure cleanliness; the brand also offers a natural alternative that’s made of thymol.
—Julianna Chen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
The presence of the virus in the mouth or saliva will trigger this reaction, release thymol (a flavor compound) and produce a strong taste.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Once an individual tastes thymol, the idea is that measures regarding isolation and further confirmation can be taken by anyone as soon as possible.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
In the sensor, the neuraminidase is bound to molecules of a phenolic compound called thymol, which is found in the herb thyme.
—New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Thymol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thymol. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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