Camphor

usgb/ˈkæmfər/
noun

A white crystalline substance with a strong, unique smell, used especially in medicine and plastics.

Camphor is commonly used in ointments to treat coughs and colds.
Visual representation of "camphor" - A white crystalline substance with a strong, unique smell, used especially in medicine and plastics.

Often appears as...

  • camphor ball
  • camphor oil
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Medicinal Use

Camphor is often associated with healing properties and can be found in medicinal products.

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My grandmother always used a camphor balm for pain relief.
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Aromatic Qualities

The strong odor of camphor makes it common in air fresheners and mothballs.

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We placed camphor balls in the closet to keep the moths away.
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Plastic Production

Camphor is used as a plasticizer in producing some types of plastics, making them flexible.

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The camphor was added to the plastic mixture to soften it.
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