camphor
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1. camphor - Noun
2. camphor - Verb
Meaning
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.
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.
To impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate.
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A few species also consume small arthropods (such as the camphor scale Pseudaonidia duplex, a scale insect ).
Eventually, Satsuki returns in desperation to the camphor tree and pleads for Totoro's help.
Key oils (there are over 22 in the blend altogether) include black pepper, English peppermint, grapefruit, camphor and May Chang.
Soil and permaculture experts were consulted, camphor laurels and Chinese elms removed to reveal the light.
Inspired by the fundamental breakthrough, Midgley nonetheless carried on with fuel research, testing every substance he could find for antiknock properties, “from melted butter and camphor to ethyl acetate and aluminum chloride.”
If opossums (aka possums) are a problem in your yard, mix together camphor oil with enough petroleum jelly to make a paste, and spread it around the base of trees.