clove oil
Definition
- Noun:
- Essential oil from cloves: A concentrated, aromatic oil extracted from the dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used primarily as a flavoring agent and for its medicinal properties.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for a drop of clove oil to enhance the flavor.
- Clove oil is known for its antiseptic qualities.
- She applied diluted clove oil to soothe her toothache.
Advanced Usage
- "to be infused with clove oil": To have clove oil added or absorbed into something.
- The homemade salve was infused with clove oil for its warming effect.
Variants and Related Words
- Eugenol (n): The main chemical component responsible for the characteristic aroma and many of the biological effects of clove oil.
- Eugenol is the active ingredient in clove oil that provides pain relief.
Synonyms
- Essential oil of clove: A direct synonym for clove oil.
- Oleum caryophylli: The Latin or pharmaceutical term for clove oil.
Noun
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essential oil obtained from cloves and used to flavor medicines
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