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camphor in German

camphor in German is Kampfer, Campher — camphor means a white, waxy, strong-smelling crystalline compound used in medicine, insect repellents, and traditional remedies.

camphor in German

Kampfer
noun
(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.
Campher
noun
(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.

What does "camphor" mean?

  1. noun A white, waxy, strong-smelling crystalline compound used in medicine, insect repellents, and traditional remedies.
    "She rubbed camphor ointment on her chest to ease the cough."
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camphor in a sentence

  • She rubbed camphor ointment on her chest to ease the cough.

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What is "camphor" in German?

"camphor" in German is Kampfer, Campher. camphor means: A white, waxy, strong-smelling crystalline compound used in medicine, insect repellents, and traditional remedies.

How do you use "camphor" in a sentence?

Example: "She rubbed camphor ointment on her chest to ease the cough." In German, "camphor" is Kampfer, Campher.

Are there other ways to say "camphor" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "camphor": Kampfer, Campher.

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