camphor
(cam-phor)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a volatile; crystalline ketone; CHO; with a strong characteristic odor; derived from the wood of the camphor tree or synthetically from pinene; used to protect fabrics from moths; in manufacturing cellulose plastics; and in medicine as an irritan
Example Sentence
The camphor is harvested from the trees.
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