Camphor (Noun)
Meaning
A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pharmacist mixed camphor with other ingredients to create a topical pain reliever.
- Camphor was a key component in the production of early plastics, such as celluloid.
- The old trunk in the attic was lined with camphor to repel moths and other insects.
- The doctor prescribed a liniment that contained camphor to help ease the patient's muscle aches.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, camphor is used to treat a variety of ailments, including arthritis and indigestion.