camphor

Noun
  1. A resin obtained from the camphor tree;
    Used in making celluloid and liniment (synset 114815149)
    is a type of: natural resin - a plant exudate
    substance meronym:
    • camphor ball, mothball - a small sphere of camphor or naphthalene used to keep moths away from stored clothing
    • celluloid - highly flammable substance made from cellulose nitrate and camphor; used in e.g. motion-picture and X-ray film; its use has decreased with the development of nonflammable thermoplastics

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