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Explore Camphor through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Camphor in a sentence

Camphor meaning

  1. A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.
  2. a plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially Borneo camphor.

Synonyms of Camphor

natural resin

Related words

Other words often associated with Camphor or its synonyms:

rosin resin

Using Camphor

  • The main meaning on this page is: A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor. | a plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially Borneo camphor.
  • Useful related words include: natural resin.
  • In the example corpus, camphor often appears in combinations such as: the camphor, and camphor, of camphor.

Context around Camphor

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 9 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

eradicate 1× stained 1× synthetic 1×

Often after:

scented 1× trees 1× laurel 1× lying 1× laurels 1× lumber 1× near 1× basics 1× scale 1× tree 1×

Sentence patterns with Camphor

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

as the camphor scale pseudaonidia 1× camphor laurels native 1× camphor lumber was 1× cypress and camphor trees 1× grade synthetic camphor basics definitions 1× lemon and camphor scented terpene 1× nitro d camphor with time 1× of stained camphor lying forgotten 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a few species 1× camphor laurels native 1× camphor lumber was 1× eventually satsuki returns 1× extinguished lamps almost 1× for instance sucrose 1×

Common sentence endings:

a scale insect 1× an unstable explosive 1× and camphor trees 1× camphor lying forgotten 1× clothing and textiles 1× describe this phenomenon 1×

Words around Camphor

Just before it in the word index:

camphill 6 campher 3 campgrounds 105 campground 173 campfires 49 campfire 130

Just after it in the word index:

campi 8 campidanese 4 campidoglio 2 campier 3 campiest 4 campillo 4

Similar in corpus frequency:

aat 18 abhorrence 18 abms 18 absolutes 18 absorbance 18 abule 18

Corpus analysis for Camphor

  • In this selection, "camphor" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, eradicate, stained, synthetic, scented, trees and laurel stand out and add context to how "camphor" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as the camphor scale pseudaonidia and camphor laurels native. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "camphor" sits close to words such as aat, abhorrence and abms, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with camphor

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Over time the camphor tended to evaporate, leaving an unstable explosive. (11 words)

For instance, sucrose and camphor are d-rotary whereas cholesterol is l-rotary. (13 words)

Under the weed biosecurity projects a program to eradicate camphor laurel trees in Forster continues. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Extinguished lamps, almost rubbed out (rangoli, but without colour, made with plain rice flour), slightly smeared vermillion, withered and forgotten strung-jasmine, and little blocks of stained (camphor) lying forgotten. (30 words)

The production and shipment of camphor (used in herbal medicines and mothballs) was then a significant industry on the island, lasting up to and including the period of Japanese rule. (30 words)

India doctor arrested for setting fire to 25 carsPolice said he would place pieces of camphor near the air vent of each vehicle to set it ablaze. (27 words)

Example sentences (14)

It is a pine-, lemon-, and camphor-scented terpene commonly found in basil and aster flowers and in some cannabis strains.

Mystical vibes wafted through the serene, dense, lore-loaded forest of towering cedar, cypress and camphor trees.

Under the weed biosecurity projects a program to eradicate camphor laurel trees in Forster continues.

Extinguished lamps, almost rubbed out (rangoli, but without colour, made with plain rice flour), slightly smeared vermillion, withered and forgotten strung-jasmine, and little blocks of stained (camphor) lying forgotten.

Camphor Laurels, native to China, are now identified as Class 4 weeds which need to be eradicated.

Camphor lumber was the material of choice for sea chest and other storage containers for clothing and textiles.

India doctor arrested for setting fire to 25 carsPolice said he would place pieces of camphor near the air vent of each vehicle to set it ablaze.

The report firstly introduced the Pharma-Grade Synthetic Camphor basics: definitions, classifications, applications and market overview; product specifications; manufacturing processes; cost structures, raw materials and so on.

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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.

For instance, sucrose and camphor are d-rotary whereas cholesterol is l-rotary.

Over time the camphor tended to evaporate, leaving an unstable explosive.

Research In 1898, Lowry noted the change in optical rotation on nitro-d-camphor with time and invented the term mutarotational to describe this phenomenon.

The production and shipment of camphor (used in herbal medicines and mothballs) was then a significant industry on the island, lasting up to and including the period of Japanese rule.

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Common combinations with camphor

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "camphor" in a sentence?
An example: "It is a pine-, lemon-, and camphor-scented terpene commonly found in basil and aster flowers and in some cannabis strains." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "camphor" from authentic English texts.
What does "camphor" mean?
Camphor means: A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.
What are synonyms of "camphor"?
Common synonyms of "camphor" include: natural resin.
How many example sentences with "camphor" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "camphor", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.