camphor
IPA: kˈæmfɝ
noun
- (organic chemistry) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.
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Examples of "camphor" in Sentences
- Camphor can be used as a plasticizer.
- A local preparation of camphor was sufficient.
- He was given injections of morphine and camphor.
- It has a structure and an odor similar to camphor.
- A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil.
- Camphor is used as plasticizer for nitrocellulose film.
- The burning camphor is then carried to the congregation.
- Haller and Blanc synthesized camphor from camphoric acid.
- The camphor is sometimes used to enhance the effect of ecstasy.
- Camphoric acid may be prepared by oxidising camphor with nitric acid.