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单词 eugenol
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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.

    〔化〕丁子香酚

    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.

    〔化〕丁子香酚

    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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