camphor
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/ˈkæmfər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkæmfə(r)/
noun
R
A waxy solid with a pungent odor, used for medicinal purposes, as a pesticide, and in the production of certain plastics.
The old wooden chest had a distinct scent, a mix of cedar and camphor, which helped keep the clothes inside fresh and moth-free.
translation
A waxy solid with a pungent odor, used for medicinal purposes, as a pesticide, and in the production of certain plastics.
Word Forms
Plural
camphors