noun
- Plural of camphor; white crystalline compounds with a strong aromatic smell, obtained from the camphor tree or made synthetically, used in medicine, mothballs, and other products.
Examples
- The old trunk was filled with mothballs made from camphors to protect the winter clothes.
- Different types of camphors are used in traditional medicine across Asia.
- The pharmacist recommended camphors as a natural remedy for congestion.
- Museums store delicate textiles with camphors to prevent insect damage.
- The strong smell of camphors filled the room when she opened the antique chest.