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1. camphor
noun. a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment.
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Sentences with camphor
1. Noun, singular or mass
You should be able to smell a trace of the camphor through the bag since moths are repelled by its smell.
2. Verb, past participle
According to the Blue Star Ointment website, the product is a “medicine chest in a jar.” The ointment’s active ingredient is camphor, and is steroid- and cortisone-free 12.
3. Verb, base form
Children are more sensitive to camphor side effects, and the product should never be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding; the hazards of camphor for a pregnant or breast-feeding woman are unknown 1.
4. Adjective
Though camphor oil does have certain toxic effects, it can be used externally without any damage.
5. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Excellent as a shade or specimen tree, camphor tree can be cultivated in USDA zones 8 to 10.
