clove oil

noun

1. a volatile pale-yellow aromatic oil obtained from clove flowers, formerly much used in confectionery, dentistry, and microscopy Also calledoil of cloves

Example Sentences

Another prefers sitting among the overpowering scent of jessamine, or scenting himself with strong clove oil.

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The nitric and boric acid, as well as the clove oil, can be obtained from the drug store.

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Melt it, and add a little lard to soften it; the addition of a little clove oil renders it less adhesive.

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We made a wad half as big as your head, soaked it in the clove oil and rammed it down with a nail-hammer.

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Oil of pimento contains two oils similar to those found in clove oil.

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