camphoric

adjective

cam·​phor·​ic
(ˈ)kam¦fȯrik
-aam-
-är-
-ēk
: of, relating to, derived from, or containing camphor

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary camphor + -ic

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“Camphoric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camphoric. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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