eugenol

Definitions


[ˈjuːdʒɪnɒl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a colourless or pale yellow liquid compound present in oil of cloves and other essential oils and used in perfumery


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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




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