noun
- Plural of eugenol; organic compounds found in clove oil and other essential oils, used in perfumes, flavorings, and dental products.
Usage: chemistry; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple eugenol compounds or instances
Examples
- Eugenols are extracted from clove buds and used extensively in the fragrance industry.
- The dentist applied a cement containing eugenols to seal the tooth.
- Eugenols contribute to the warm, spicy aroma of clove essential oil.
- Food manufacturers use eugenols as natural flavoring agents in various products.
- Research has shown that eugenols possess antimicrobial properties.