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] (Chem.) A colorless liquid hydrocarbon
resembling oil of turpentine, obtained by dehydrating menthol. It has
an agreeable odor and a cooling taste.

Men"thol (?), n. [Mentha + -
ol.] (Chem.) A white, crystalline, aromatic substance
resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha);
-- called also mint camphor or peppermint
camphor.

Men"thyl (?), n. [Mentha + -
yl.] (Chem.) A compound radical forming the base of
menthol.

Men`ti*cul"tur*al (?), a. Of or
pertaining to mental culture; serving to improve or strengthen the
mind. [R.]

Men"tion (?), n. [OE. mencioun,
F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of
meminisse to remember. See Mind.] A speaking or
notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used
especially in the phrase to make mention of.

I will make mention of thy
righteousness.

Ps. lxxi. 16.

And sleep in dull, cold marble, where no
mention

Of me more must be heard of.

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