What does camphor mean?
A white, crystalline, volatile, and fragrant substance used in medicine, perfumery, and as an insecticide. It is also used as a moth repellent and in the manufacture of plastics and resins.
Example
"The old-fashioned medicine cabinet contained a jar of camphor to ward off mosquitoes."
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