(n.) A thick oily liquid, C10H13.OH, of a strong taste and disagreeable odor, obtained from oil of caraway (Carum carui).
Example Sentences:
(1) Gas chromatography and mass spectrometry showed that the main component of the essential oil of O. cordifolium is alpha-terpineol followed by gamma-terpinene, p-cymene and carvacrol.
(2) Iso-eugenol, cinnamaldehyde, carvacrol, eugenol and thymol revealed the strongest antifungal activity.
(3) Although large quantities of carvacrol and, especially, thymol were excreted unchanged (or as their glucuronide and sulphate conjugates), extensive oxidation of the methyl and isopropyl groups also occurred.
(4) EC50 Microtox (5 min, 25 degrees C) assay values for 2-isopropylphenol, 3-isopropylphenol, 4-isopropylphenol, 2,4-diisopropylphenol, 2,5-diisopropylphenol 2,6-diisopropylphenol, 3,5-diisopropylphenol, carvacrol, thymol, thiophenol, and thiocresol ranged from 2 x 10(-2) mM for thymol (least toxic) to 2 x 10(-4) mM for 2,4-diisopropylphenol and 4-isopropylphenol (most toxic).
(5) and Pogostemon cablin Benth., and five terpenoids, hinokitiol, thymol, carvacrol, patchoulialcohol and pogostone, showed antibacterial activity.
(6) The anti-inflammatory activity shown by the essential oil can be attributed in part to the two major components, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, although the presence of thymol and carvacrol, minor components capable of potentiating the action of these hydrocarbons, was also confirmed.
(7) The major constituents are carvacrol (51.11%), thymol (22.00%), and etc.
(8) The inhibitory effects of 10 selected Turkish spices, oregano essential oil, thymol and carvacrol towards growth of 9 foodborne fungi were investigated in culture media with pH 3.5 and 5.5.
(9) Oregano essential oil, thymol or carvacrol at concentrations of 0.025% and 0.05% completely inhibited the growth of all fungi, showing greater inhibition than sorbic acid at the same concentrations.
(10) The metabolism of carvacrol and thymol in rats was studied using gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric methods.
(11) Simultaneous steam distillation-extraction (SDE) of fortified rainbow trout tissue resulted in greater than 95% recovery of 2-isopropylphenol, 3-isopropylphenol, 4-isopropylphenol, 2,4-diisopropylphenol, 2,5-diisopropylphenol, 3,5-diisopropylphenol, carvacrol and thymol.
(12) Its structure was determined by spectroscopic methods and confirmed by its preparation starting from carvacrol.
Thyme
Definition:
(n.) Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus. The garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Example Sentences:
(1) Three ways with cider vinegar • Winter salad dressing Boil two shallots with a few juniper berries and thyme leaves, then reduce 150ml cider vinegar by half and mix with the above.
(2) Serves 4 100g butter, at room temperature 150g flour 50g ground almonds 30g suet 1 egg yolk 50g cooked chestnuts, chopped 5 tbsp chopped fresh thyme Salt and black pepper For the leeks 1kg leeks, trimmed 100g butter Salt and pepper 200ml double cream 1 tsp nutmeg 1 To make the crumble topping, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then add the ground almonds and suet.
(3) parsley, chives, thyme, fennel or another herb for the parsley.
(4) Turn the mushrooms and braise them in the chicken stock with thyme and garlic.
(5) 4 Toss the breadcrumbs with the remaining oil, thyme and parmesan.
(6) 30g unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 tbsp picked thyme leaves 2 lemons, 1 shaved into long strips of zest and 1 finely grated 300g risotto rice 500g trimmed brussels sprouts, 200g shredded and 300g quartered 200ml dry white wine 900ml vegetable stock Salt and black pepper About 400ml sunflower oil 40g parmesan, roughly grated 60g dolcelatte, broken up into roughly 2cm chunks 10g tarragon, chopped 2 tsp lemon juice Put the butter and olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
(7) In general properties, the gamma-terpinene synthase from thyme leaves resembles other monoterpene cyclases as well as sesquiterpene and diterpene cyclases.
(8) Makes 8 tartlets 2 aubergines, thinly sliced Olive oil 250g all-butter puff pastry 1 goat's cheese log, sliced into 8 1 sprig fresh thyme Honey A few pink radishes, thinly sliced Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 Place the aubergines in a colander and sprinkle with salt.
(9) Full English breakfast SERVES 4 sausages 4 vegetable oil smoked streaky bacon 200g plum tomatoes 2 salt Portobello mushrooms 4 butter chicken stock 200ml thyme 1 sprig garlic 2 cloves, crushed black pudding 4 thick (1.5cm) slices free-range eggs 4 bread toasted Start with the sausages For me, it's about finding great ingredients and treating them with respect, as if you were building a wall or making a beautiful piece of furniture.
(10) The broth he used for a beef shank, adding baby vegetables and bundles of leek, celery, fresh thyme and bay leaf and gently heating it for the longest time.
(11) Serves 6 For the duck confit 6 duck legs 2 tbsp sea salt ½ tsp pepper 1 garlic clove, chopped ½ tsp thyme leaves 1 tbsp brandy 500ml duck or goose fat 1 glass of white wine For the salad 80g cashew nuts, toasted 1 Chinese cabbage, finely shredded 6 spring onions, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced 25g fresh root ginger, cut into very fine strips 1 tsp finely chopped green chilli A handful of fresh coriander leaves For the dressing 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 4 tbsp creamed horseradish 2 tbsp good-quality red wine vinegar 1 tbsp honey mustard 1 For the duck confit, place the legs skin-side down in a shallow dish.
(12) Sprinkle evenly with the salt, pepper, garlic and thyme, then drizzle over the brandy.
(13) Marmaduke Scarlet, via GuardianWitness Serves 6 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1-2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 leeks, well washed, white and green parts finely sliced 400g can of white beans (butter beans, haricots or cannellini) 900ml vegetable stock 2 bay leaves Fresh thyme sprig Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar Herb pesto or gremolata, to serve 1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
(14) Bacteriological examination of 230 samples of five different unprocessed spices (aligator pepper, red pepper, black pepper, thyme and curry powder) collected randomly from Port Harcourt main markets revealed that the spices were highly contaminated, with bacterial counts ranging from 1.8 x 10(4) to 1.1 x 10(8) per gram.
(15) Serves 6-8 4 shallots, finely chopped Olive oil A dash of port 2 conference pears, skins removed and sliced 300ml single cream 2 large eggs 1 tsp thyme leaves 225g stilton cheese, crumbled Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the pastry 75g walnuts 150g plain flour 120g butter, chilled and diced 1 tsp icing sugar Salt and pepper 1 For the pastry, put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend to fine crumbs.
(16) "The hillside formed a tapestry of the blues and violets of flowering wild thyme," he recalled, "punctuated by bushes of wild rosemary, feathery shoots of wild fennel and the spring growth of oregano and winter savory – the poetry of Provence was in the air and tender tips of wild asparagus, invisible to the profane, were breaking the ground everywhere.
(17) Pull the leaves from the thyme, (if using) into the bowl, keeping a few sprigs for the top of the loaves.
(18) 3 Try roasting : toss asparagus in a little olive oil with salt and a few thyme leaves.
(19) An improved method has been developed for the extraction of light filth from whole, cracked, or flaked spices (basil, bay leaves, clery leaves, chervil, chives, dill weed, mint flakes, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme, and vegetable flakes) and from ground spices (cloves, cumin, marjoram, mustard seed, oregano, sage, and thyme).
(20) A differential spectrophotometric method was described for the assay of thyme and clove oils.