camphor

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Synonyms: camphol, amphor

Antonyms: camphol, amphor

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} 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, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.
2. {{lb|en|organic compound}} a plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially [[Borneo camphor]].

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