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camphol

[ kam-fuhl, -fawl, -fohl ]

noun

Chemistry.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of camphol1

1860–65; < New Latin camph ( ora ) camphor + -ol 1
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Example Sentences

Called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, and camphol.

Borneol, Borneo camphor or camphol, also known as Malayan, Barus or Dryobalanops camphor, C10H17OH, occurs in fissures in the wood of Dryobalanops aromatica, a majestic tree flourishing in the East Indies.

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