camphor

== English == === Etymology === From Old French camphore or Medieval Latin camphora, from Arabic كَافُور (kāfūr), in turn from an Austronesian word such as Malay kapur. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkæmfɚ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkæmfə/ === Noun === camphor (countable and uncountable, plural camphors) (organic chemistry) 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. (organic chemistry) a plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially Borneo camphor. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === camphire