eugenol

noun

eu·​ge·​nol ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl  -ˌnōl 

: a colorless aromatic liquid phenol C₁₀H₁₂O₂ found especially in clove oil and used commercially in flavors and perfumes and in dentistry as an analgesic

Examples of eugenol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cloves contain a type of polyphenol called eugenol that can help reduce inflammation and pain. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026

Cloves Cloves are rich in antioxidants, particularly eugenol that may help support the body’s inflammatory response. — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary eugen-, from New Latin Eugenia, genus of tropical trees

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eugenol

• allopurinol
• dinitrophenol
• nitrophenol
• polyphenol
• pentachlorophenol
• phenol

Medical Definition

eugenol

noun

eu·​ge·​nol ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl  -ˌnōl 

: a colorless aromatic liquid phenol C₁₀H₁₂O₂ found especially in clove oil and used in dentistry as an analgesic