adjective
- resembling, containing, or having the qualities of camphor; aromatic and pungent
Usage: formal or technical usage; often used in chemistry, medicine, and perfumery
Examples
- The camphoraceous odor of the liniment filled the room.
- Camphoraceous compounds are commonly used in traditional medicine.
- The plant has a distinctly camphoraceous scent when crushed.
- Camphoraceous oils are valued in perfumery for their sharp, clean notes.
- The camphoraceous properties of eucalyptus make it useful in respiratory treatments.