Carvacrol

/kɑːrˈvækrɔːl/ noun

A natural chemical compound found in essential oils of plants like oregano and thyme, known for antimicrobial properties.

Derived from caraway (the plant) and the chemical suffix -ol. Named because it was originally isolated from caraway seed oil, though it's actually found in many other aromatic plants.

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