oil of cloves

noun

1. another name for clove oil

Example Sentences

As it happens, one substance that keeps TRPC5 from opening is eugenol, the main ingredient in oil of cloves, a traditional treatment for toothache.

From New York Times

The pain was beyond the bailiwick of crushed aspirins or oil of cloves.

From Literature

In mounting specimens taken from alcohol it is advisable to put a drop of oil of cloves upon them, which unites with the balsam and ultimately evaporates.

From Project Gutenberg

The preparation is then washed in water, and may be examined directly in water, glycerin, or, after dehydration in alcohol, in oil of cloves.

From Project Gutenberg

Clear with oil of cloves and mount in Canada balsam.

From Project Gutenberg