Mentholated

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Characterized by the addition of menthol, which provides a cooling sensation and a minty flavor to various products, especially in medicinal or oral applications
2. Describing a substance that has been infused with menthol in order to produce a refreshing and invigorating effect, commonly found in items like lotions and lozenges
3. Referencing items imbued with menthol, notable for their distinctive aroma and capacity to soothe or relieve discomfort, often utilized in therapeutic contexts

Etymology: According to Greek myth, the mint plant was once a nymph named Minthe, whom Persephone transformed into a fragrant herb after Hades, her husband, became infatuated with her. The Greek word "minthē" passed into Latin as "mentha," which gave English "mint." Menthol takes its name from that plant, with the "-ol" ending borrowed from "alcohol," because the compound is an alcohol. The adjective adds "-ated," an English suffix from the Latin past participle ending "-atus," meaning "provided with" or "treated with." A mentholated product is therefore one that has had menthol added to it.

Synonyms: minty, cooling, fresh, soothing, refreshing

Antonyms: irritating, harsh, burning, unpleasant, stale