Caption: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker at a U.S. port. LNG tankers present a unique set of safety and security concerns.LNG is more flammable than oil[v] causing great concern for the safety of these tankers when near large populations and infrastructure (i.e., at ports in urban areas).
. The reference is probably the strong, smoky odour of thyme. Yet there is also another, unrelated explanation that the Greek name actually comes from Old Egyptian tham, which denoted a plant used in the mummification process.
thyme-leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables. herb-aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities. common thyme, Thymus vulgaris-common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine. Translations.hyme. n. 1. (Plants) any of various small shrubs of the temperate genus Thymus, having a strong mintlike odour, small leaves, and white, pink, or red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates). [C14: from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, from thuein to make a burnt offering].