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camphor noun[ U ] uk /ˈkæm.fər/ us /ˈkæm.fɚ/ a whitish substance with a strong smell, sometimes used in medicine樟脑 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medicines & drugs analgesia anti-AIDS anti-asthma anti-cancer anti-cholesterol anticoagulant anxiolytic astragalus atropine bactericide beta blocker laxative midazolam Milk of Magnesia naloxone Novocaine NSAID quinine Rescue Remedy valerian
Amanda had run into her own room for the camphor bottle. As soon as death occurs the corpse is bathed, clothed and smeared with a mixture of powdered sandalwood, camphor and spices. Camphor has been used as a refreshing tonic in Eastern medicine. Camphor placed in drawers or trunks will prevent mice from doing them injury. The bodies of their kings are embalmed with aloes and camphor.
camphor | American Dictionary camphor noun[ U ] us/ˈkæm·fər/ a white substance with a strong smell which is used in medicine and to keep moths (= flying insects) away from clothes that are stored |