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cam·phor
 camphor
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- pronunciation:
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a white substance with a very strong smell that is taken from the camphor tree. A form of camphor can also be made by people. Camphor is used in making some kinds of medicine and plastic.
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| derivation: |
camphoric (adj.) |
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