Camphor

noun

/ˈkæmfə/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

Synonyms

menthol liniment camphorin camphene ketocamphor camphoryl norcamphor camphoronic acid campholic acid camphorimine camphoric acid camphretic acid

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