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camphor
{n} the concrete juice of a species of laurel in E. Indies, a bitter aromatic and stimulant
Soothes, conditions skin, muscle relaxant Do not use if pregnant or epileptic See Hazards, below
A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy
A fragrant compound from an Asian Evergreen tree that is used in skin care products because it feels soothing to the skin Camphor will not affect the outcome of an acne breakout, but it is helpful for chapped skin If inhaled for a long time, camphor can induce a severe headache
A natural compound, camphor is an analgesic used to soothe chapped irritated skin
a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
reduces oiliness, refines pores
from Cinnamomum camphora the Laurus camphora of Linnæus
{i} type of fragrant resin used in medicine and in the production of perfumes
A cooling and antiseptic extract, with firming and toning properties to the skin Used as an antiseptic, stimulant, and anti-inflammatory ingredient in toners, aftershaves, lip balms, and after sun preparations
A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp
To impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate
Camphor is a strong-smelling white substance used in various medicines, in mothballs, and in making plastics. a white substance with a strong smell, used especially to keep insects away (caumfre, from camphora, from kafur, from kapur). Organic compound of the isoprenoid family. A white, waxy solid with a penetrating, somewhat musty aroma, it is obtained from the wood of the camphor laurel (see laurel family), Cinnamomum camphora (found in Asia), or produced synthetically from oil of turpentine. It has long been used in incense and as a medicinal. Modern applications include use as a plasticizer for cellulose nitrate, as a moth repellent, as a flavouring, in embalming, and in fireworks. Camphorated oil is 20% camphor in olive oil
A gum resembling ordinary camphor, obtained from a tree (Dryobalanops camphora) growing in Sumatra and Borneo; called also Malay camphor, camphor of Borneo, or borneol
Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative

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(Kimya) matricaria camphor
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