camphorate

[ kam-fuh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, cam·phor·at·ed, cam·phor·at·ing.

1. to impregnate with camphor.

camphorate

/ ˈkæmfəˌreɪt /

verb

1. tr to apply, treat with, or impregnate with camphor

Other Words From

• un·camphor·ated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of camphorate¹

1635–45; < Medieval Latin camphorātus, equivalent to camphor ( a ) camphor + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

In the den that smelled of camphorated cobwebs he found himself facing a kind of dusty iguana whose lungs whistled when he breathed.

From Literature

The first washing was done with plain water, the next with an infusion of lotus-flowers; and the third, and last, with camphorated water.

From Project Gutenberg

"Ihan," she said, "I forgot to tell Rob to bring sixpennyworth of camphorated spirits for your father; if he has not left Gifford before you get there, tell him to get it."

From Project Gutenberg

In mild cases it is not necessary to treat the throat by topical measures, the above prescription producing sufficient local effect, but camphorated oil may be used externally.

From Project Gutenberg

The simple Mixture is composed of five Ounces of Treacle Water camphorated, of three Ounces of Spirit of Tartar rectified, and one Ounce of Spirit of Vitriol.

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