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Camphor

A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphara (the Laurus camphara of Linnaeus.). Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative.

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Camphoraceous 74% connected

Of the nature of camphor; containing camphor.

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Camphoraceous 74% connected

Of the nature of camphor; containing camphor.

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Camphorate 74% connected

To impregnate or treat with camphor.

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Camphorate 74% connected

To impregnate or treat with camphor.

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Camphoric 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, camphor.

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Camphoric 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, camphor.

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Celluloid 70% connected

A substance composed essentially of gun cotton and camphor, and when pure resembling ivory in texture and color, but variously colored to imitate cor…

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