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Etymology
From OF. camphore or ML. camphora, from Arab. ARchar|�ا��ر (k�fūr), from Malay. kapur, ultimately from Skr. �र�प�र (karpura).
Pronunciation
IPA|/�kæmf�/
Noun
en-noun|-
- organic compound A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.
Translations
trans-top|camphor
Arabic: ARchar|�ا��ر (k�fūr)
German: Campher n, Kampfer n
Italian: canfora f
trans-mid
trans-bottom
Derived terms
camphorate
camphorated
camphoraceous
camphor tree
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