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anethole

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anethole [ˈænɪˌθəʊl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) a white water-soluble crystalline substance with a liquorice-like odour, used as a flavouring and a sensitizer in the processing of colour photographs. Formula: CH3CH:CHC6H4OCH3
[from Latin anēthum dill, anise, from Greek anēthon]


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The anethole and fenchone components have a secretolytic effect on the respiratory tract, probably a result of fennel''s local irritant effects on the respiratory tract.
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