camphornoun [ U ]
uk/ˈkæm.fər/us/ˈkæm.fɚ/a whitish substance with a strong smell, sometimes used in medicine
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Medicines & drugs
- antacid
- antidepressant
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- NSAID
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- propofol
- Prozac
- thalidomide
- Valium
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Examples from literature
- 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.