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CAMPHORIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does camphoric mean?
• CAMPHORIC (adjective)
The adjective CAMPHORIC has 1 sense:
1. relating to or derived from or containing camphor
Familiarity information: CAMPHORIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or derived from or containing camphor
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
camphoric liniments
Pertainym:
camphor (a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment)
Derivation:
camphor (a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment)
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