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Definition of Camphor
1. Noun. A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment.
Generic synonyms: Natural Resin
Derivative terms: Camphoraceous, Camphorate, Camphoric
Definition of Camphor
1. n. A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphora (the Laurus camphora of Linnæus.). Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative.
2. v. t. To impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate.
Definition of Camphor
1. Noun. (organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Camphor
1. a volatile compound [n -S]
Medical Definition of Camphor
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