camphol

[ kam-fuhl, -fawl, -fohl ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. borneol.

Word History and Origins

Origin of camphol¹

1860–65; < New Latin camph ( ora ) camphor + -ol ¹

Example Sentences

Called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, and camphol.

From Project Gutenberg

Borneol, Borneo camphor or camphol, also known as Malayan, Barus or Dryobalanops camphor, C10H17OH, occurs in fissures in the wood of Dryobalanops aromatica, a majestic tree flourishing in the East Indies.

From Project Gutenberg