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Eugenol is a major component of:

  1. A
    tamarind
  2. B
    ginger
  3. C
    turmeric
  4. D
    clove essential oil

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Eugenol () is an aromatic, volatile phenolic compound that forms the major component of clove essential oil, accounting for roughly to of its composition. It gives cloves their characteristic aroma and is widely used for its local anesthetic and antiseptic properties in dentistry.

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Eugenol is a major component of:
A
tamarind
B
ginger
C
turmeric
D
clove essential oil

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