camphre — meaning in English
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English meaning
- camphor noun A white, waxy, strong-smelling crystalline compound used in medicine, insect repellents, and traditional remedies.
Senses
camphre is used for these senses in English:
- camphor (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.