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camphor
When referring to the chemical substance, the word is used as an uncountable mass noun. It describes a pungent, waxy material often associated with traditional medicine or the preservation of textiles. In this sense, it is never pluralized and typically requires a partitive like "a piece of" or "a crystal of" if a specific quantity is needed.
When referring to the camphor tree, the word functions as a countable noun or a modifying noun in the phrase "camphor tree." In the latter case, "camphor" acts as an adjective describing the species of the tree.
Meanings
Examples
The room smelled strongly of camphor and old books.
I put a few camphor blocks in the wardrobe to keep the moths away.
This ointment contains camphor to help soothe the aching muscles.
Look at that massive camphor tree in the center of the shrine.
The chemist explained how camphor undergoes sublimation at room temperature.
The chemist explained how camphor undergoes sublimation at room temperature.
Does this soap have camphor in it? The scent is very sharp.
Ancient texts mention the use of camphor in traditional incense blends.
I can almost taste the medicinal camphor in this vapor rub.