eugenol
noun
eu·ge·nol
| \ ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl
, -ˌnōl\
, -ˌnōl\
Definition of eugenol
: a colorless aromatic liquid phenol C10H12O2 found especially in clove oil and used commercially in flavors and perfumes and in dentistry as an analgesic
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The bug-fighting power of clove comes from eugenol, clove’s active compound that acts as both an ant toxin and repellent (or substitute Bay West Indies essential oil which contains about 50% eugenol). — Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "How To Make A DIY Ant-Killing Spray With Essential Oils," 16 Aug. 2017 The primary active compound in clove is eugenol, an essential oil that is responsible for the characteristic clove aroma and fragrance. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "So, what puts the 'spice' in your pumpkin spice latte? The four plants behind the craze," 3 Nov. 2017 These included eugenol (a chemical compound found in clove oil) and lignin, which is found in plants, wood pulp and even cow feces. — Simran Sethi, Smithsonian, "The Bittersweet Story of Vanilla," 3 Apr. 2017 One of the easiest scents to identify, eugenol has long been held to be an aphrodisiac. — Patrick Di Justo, WIRED, "What’s Inside Hugo Boss Cologne? Rat Valium, Mice Viagra," 10 Nov. 2009These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eugenol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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eugenol
noun
eu·ge·nol
| \ ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl
, -ˌnōl
\
, -ˌnōl
\
Medical Definition of eugenol
: a colorless aromatic liquid phenol C10H12O2 found especially in clove oil and used in dentistry as an analgesic