MENTHENE
Men"thene, n. Etym: [Menthol + terpene.] (Chem.)
Defn: A colorless liquid hydrocarbon resembling oil of turpentine, obtained by dehydrating menthol. It has an agreeable odor and a cooling taste.
MENTHOL
Men"thol, n. Etym: [Mentha + -ol.] (Chem.)
Defn: A white, crystalline, aromatic substance resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha); — called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor.
MENTHYL
Men"thyl, n. Etym: [Mentha + -yl.] (Chem.)
Defn: A compound radical forming the base of menthol.
MENTICULTURAL
Men`ti*cul"tur*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to mental culture; serving to improve or strengthen the mind. [R.]
MENTION Men"tion, n. Etym: [OE. mencioun, F. mention, L. mentio, from the root of meminisse to remember. See Mind.]
Defn: 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. Shak.