noun
- Plural of camphor; organic compounds derived from camphor or having camphor-like properties, used in medicine, perfumery, and industry.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The pharmaceutical company synthesized several camphols for use in topical pain relief creams.
- Camphols are commonly found in traditional medicinal preparations across Asia.
- The chemist studied the structural variations of different camphols to improve their therapeutic effects.
- Camphols contribute to the distinctive aroma in many liniments and balms.