camphor

/ˈkæmfər/
/ˈkæmfə/
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Other forms: camphors

Definitions of camphor
  1. noun
    a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
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    type of:
    natural resin
    a plant exudate
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