CAMPHORATING

Verb

camphorating

present participle of camphorate

Source: Wiktionary


CAMPHORATE

Cam"phor*ate, v. t.

Definition: To impregnate or treat with camphor.

Cam"phor*ate, n. Etym: [Cf. F. camphorate.] (Chem.)

Definition: A salt of camphoric acid.

Cam"phor*ate, Cam"por*a`ted,

Definition: Combined or impregnated with camphor. Camphorated oil, an oleaginous preparation containing camphor, much used as an embrocation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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