Definition of eugenol in English:

eugenol

nounˈjuːdʒɪnɒl

mass nounChemistry

A colourless or pale yellow liquid compound present in oil of cloves and other essential oils and used in perfumery.
Alternative name: 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice.
- The taste is acid but sweet, with an unusual aromatic quality partly due to eugenol, an essential oil found also in cloves.
- Linalool is responsible for the light floral character; eugenol, the clove; and methyl chavicol, the anise.
- The aromatic chemical in clove called eugenol anesthetizes pain and kills bacteria.
- Its synthetic counterpart, made from guaiacol or eugenol, is used in artificial vanillas.

Origin

Late 19th century: from eugenia (genus name of the tree from which oil of cloves is obtained, named in honour of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736)) + -ol.

Definition of eugenol in US English:

eugenol

noun

Chemistry

A colorless or pale yellow liquid compound present in oil of cloves and other essential oils and used in perfumery.
Alternative name: 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice.
- The aromatic chemical in clove called eugenol anesthetizes pain and kills bacteria.
- Its synthetic counterpart, made from guaiacol or eugenol, is used in artificial vanillas.
- The taste is acid but sweet, with an unusual aromatic quality partly due to eugenol, an essential oil found also in cloves.
- Linalool is responsible for the light floral character; eugenol, the clove; and methyl chavicol, the anise.

Origin

Late 19th century: from eugenia (genus name of the tree from which oil of cloves is obtained, named in honor of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736)) + -ol.

单词	eugenol
释义	Definition of eugenol in English: eugenol nounˈjuːdʒɪnɒl mass nounChemistry A colourless or pale yellow liquid compound present in oil of cloves and other essential oils and used in perfumery. Alternative name: 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂ Example sentencesExamples Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice. The taste is acid but sweet, with an unusual aromatic quality partly due to eugenol, an essential oil found also in cloves. Linalool is responsible for the light floral character; eugenol, the clove; and methyl chavicol, the anise. The aromatic chemical in clove called eugenol anesthetizes pain and kills bacteria. Its synthetic counterpart, made from guaiacol or eugenol, is used in artificial vanillas. Origin Late 19th century: from eugenia (genus name of the tree from which oil of cloves is obtained, named in honour of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736)) + -ol. Definition of eugenol in US English: eugenol noun Chemistry A colorless or pale yellow liquid compound present in oil of cloves and other essential oils and used in perfumery. Alternative name: 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol; chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₂O₂ Example sentencesExamples Other natural antimicrobials include the phenolic compounds thymol, found in thyme, oregano and sage, and eugenol, the main flavour ingredient of cloves and allspice. The aromatic chemical in clove called eugenol anesthetizes pain and kills bacteria. Its synthetic counterpart, made from guaiacol or eugenol, is used in artificial vanillas. The taste is acid but sweet, with an unusual aromatic quality partly due to eugenol, an essential oil found also in cloves. Linalool is responsible for the light floral character; eugenol, the clove; and methyl chavicol, the anise. Origin Late 19th century: from eugenia (genus name of the tree from which oil of cloves is obtained, named in honor of Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663–1736)) + -ol.
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