eugenol
noun
eu·ge·nol
ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
-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
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Cloves Cloves are rich in antioxidants, particularly eugenol that may help support the body’s inflammatory response.
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Cloves contain eugenol, a compound that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
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Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
28 Dec. 2025
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Lindsey Desoto,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Cloves contain eugenol, a compound that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Eugenol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eugenol. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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eugenol
noun
eu·ge·nol
ˈyü-jə-ˌnȯl
-ˌnōl
-ˌnōl
: a colorless aromatic liquid phenol C10H12O2 found especially in clove oil and used in dentistry as an analgesic
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