English word neomenthol comes from English neo-, English menthol
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| neo- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Being a newly-discovered or -synthesized variant of an existing compound. (organic chemistry) Having a structure, similar to that of neopentane, in which each hydrogen atom of a methyl group has been replaced by an alkyl group. Contemporary. New. |
| menthol | English (eng) | (chemistry) a cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes. A menthol cigarette. |
| neomenthol | English (eng) | (organic compound) The 1-epimer of menthol. |