Definitions for camphor
ˈkæm fərcam·phor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. camphornoun

   a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment

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1. Camphornoun

   originally, a gum resembling ordinary camphor, obtained from a tree (Dryobalanops aromatica formerly Dryobalanops camphora) growing in Sumatra and Borneo; now applied to its main constituent, a terpene alcohol obtainable as a white solid C10H18O, called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, Malayan camphor, camphor of Borneo, Sumatra camphor, bornyl alcohol, camphol, and borneol. The isomer from Dryobalanops is dextrorotatory; the levoratatory form is obtainable from other species of plants, and the racemic mixture may be obtained by reduction of camphor. It is used in perfumery, and for manufacture of its esters. See Borneol.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. camphornoun

   A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

2. Etymology: From camphore or camphora, from كافور, from kapur, ultimately from कर्पुर.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Camphor

   Camphor () is a waxy, colorless solid with a strong aroma. It is classified as a terpenoid and a cyclic ketone. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in East Asia; and in the kapur tree (Dryobalanops sp.), a tall timber tree from South East Asia. It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis. Rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis) contain 0.05 to 0.5% camphor, while camphorweed (Heterotheca) contains some 5%. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil (the parent of African blue basil). Camphor can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. The compound is chiral, existing in two possible enantiomers as shown in the structural diagrams. The structure on the left is the naturally occurring (+)-camphor ((1R,4R)-bornan-2-one), while its mirror image shown on the right is the (−)-camphor ((1S,4S)-bornan-2-one). Camphor has few uses but is of historic significance as a compound that is readily purified from natural sources.

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1. camphor

   Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with a strong aroma, traditionally derived from the wood of the camphor tree or synthetically produced. It is used in various products such as mothballs, ointments, and medicinal lotions as it reportedly relieves pain, reduces itching, and treats fungal infections. Its strong scent also makes it a common ingredient in perfumes and flavorings.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Camphornoun

   a tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphara (the Laurus camphara of Linnaeus.). Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative

2. Camphornoun

   a gum resembling ordinary camphor, obtained from a tree (Dryobalanops camphora) growing in Sumatra and Borneo; -- called also Malay camphor, camphor of Borneo, or borneol. See Borneol

3. Camphorverb

   to impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate

4. Etymology: [OE. camfere, F. camphre (cf. It. canfora, Sp. camfora, alcanfor, LL. canfora, camphora, NGr. kafoyra`), fr. Ar. kfr, prob. fr. Skr. karpra.]

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1. Camphor

   Camphor is a waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with a strong aromatic odor. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C10H16O. It is found in wood of the camphor laurel, a large evergreen tree found in Asia and also of Dryobalanops aromatica, a giant of the Bornean forests. It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis. Dried rosemary leaves, in the mint family, contain up to 20% camphor. It can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking, as an embalming fluid, for medicinal purposes, and in religious ceremonies. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil. Norcamphor is a camphor derivative with the three methyl groups replaced by hydrogen.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Camphor

   kam′for, n. a solid essential oil, mostly obtained from the camphor laurel of India, China, and Japan, having a peculiar hot aromatic taste and a pleasant smell.—adj. Camphorā′ceous, like camphor.—v.t. Cam′phorate, to impregnate with camphor.—adjs. Cam′phorate, Camphor′ic, pertaining to camphor. [Fr. camphre—Low L. camphora—Malay kapur, chalk.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Camphor

   A bicyclic monoterpene ketone found widely in plants, especially CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA. It is used topically as a skin antipruritic and as an anti-infective agent.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CAMPHOR

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Camphor is ranked #80419 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Camphor surname appeared 236 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Camphor.
   
   94% or 222 total occurrences were Black.
   2.5% or 6 total occurrences were of two or more races.

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How to pronounce camphor?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

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   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of camphor in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of camphor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=camphor
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=camphor
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Camphor
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camphor
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camphor
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=camphor
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=camphor
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html