oil of cloves
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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