camphor
noun
cam·phor
ˈkam(p)-fər 
: a tough gummy volatile aromatic crystalline compound C10H16O obtained especially from the wood and bark of the camphor tree and used as a liniment and mild topical analgesic in medicine, as a plasticizer, and as an insect repellent
also
: any of several similar compounds (such as some terpene alcohols and ketones)
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Mothballs, camphor, and ammonia should not be used outdoors as animal repellents.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
The polish is made without harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, resin, and camphor.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
These products contain lidocaine, menthol, capsaicin, and camphor to cool, heat, or numb the affected back area.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Common culprits are menthol (a substance found in mint plants), camphor (a waxy substance from the camphor tree), benzocaine (commonly used as a pain reliever and often found in cough medicine) and beeswax.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
The polish is made without harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, resin, and camphor.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2024
These products contain lidocaine, menthol, capsaicin, and camphor to cool, heat, or numb the affected back area.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
Common culprits are menthol (a substance found in mint plants), camphor (a waxy substance from the camphor tree), benzocaine (commonly used as a pain reliever and often found in cough medicine) and beeswax.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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camphor
noun
cam·phor
ˈkam(p)-fər
: a tough gummy fragrant compound obtained especially from the wood and bark of the camphor tree and used in medicine and as an insect repellent
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camphor
noun
cam·phor
ˈkam(p)-fər
: a tough gummy volatile aromatic crystalline compound C10H16O obtained especially from the wood and bark of the camphor tree and used topically as a liniment and mild analgesic, as a plasticizer, and as an insect repellent
also
: any of several similar compounds (as some terpene alcohols and ketones)
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