Mentol (en. Menthol)

men-tol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An organic chemical found in peppermint that gives a cooling sensation.
He added menthol to his drink to make it more refreshing.
Nagdagdag siya ng mentol sa kanyang inumin upang higit na maging refreshing ito.
A key ingredient used in health products like balms and medicines.
Menthol is often used in ointments for skin care.
Ang mentol ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga ointment para sa pangangalaga ng balat.
A type of natural scent commonly used in perfumes.
Menthol gives a distinctive scent to perfumes.
Ang mentol ay nagbibigay ng natatanging amoy sa mga pabango.

Etymology

from the French 'menthe', meaning peppermint.

Common Phrases and Expressions

menthol smoke
Smoke from menthol that provides a cooling sensation.
mentol na usok

Related Words

peppermint
A type of plant that contains menthol.
pepermint
menthyl
A group of chemicals that contain menthol.
menthyl

Slang Meanings

cigarette
How are you, mentol? Have you smoked yet?
Kumusta na, mentol? Nakayosi ka na ba?
trend
This is so mentol, everyone is messing up.
Sobrang mentol na ‘to, lahat nagkakamali na.
not serious
You're so mentol with me, you're just trying to be cool.
Wala kang mentol sa akin, nagpapaka-cool ka lang.