Simple Definition of camphor

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camphor

noun

: a white substance with a strong smell that is used in medicine and to keep insects away

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“Camphor.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/camphor. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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