Eugenin is a chromone derivative, a phenolic compound found in cloves. It is one of the compounds responsible for bitterness in carrots. == Derivatives == ...
• (n.) A colorless, crystalline substance extracted from oil of cloves; -- called also clove camphor.
Eu'ge·nin noun (Chemistry) A colorless, crystalline substance extracted from oil of cloves; -- called also clove camphor .