| anethol | <chemistry> A substance obtained from the volatile oils of anise, fennel, etc, in the form of soft shining scales. Synonym: anise camphor. Origin: L. Anethum (see Anise) + -ol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| anethole trithione | <chemical> 5-(p-methoxyphenyl)-3h-1,2-dithiole-3-thione. Choleretic used to allay dry mouth and constipation due to tranquillisers. Pharmacological action: cholagogues and choleretics. Chemical name: 3H-1,2-Dithiole-3-thione, 5-(4-methoxyphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |