camphors

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A form of camphor — A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of camphor
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