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camphor meaning in Kannada

ಕರ್ಪೂರ karpūra

UK/ˈkæmfə//ˈkæmfɚ/

camphor in Kannada: ಕರ್ಪೂರ (karpūra). In English, camphor means a white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.

Kannada words for camphor

white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone
ಕರ್ಪೂರ karpūra

English meaning of camphor

  1. noun A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.
  2. noun A plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially Borneo camphor.

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Questions about camphor in Kannada

What is the meaning of camphor in Kannada?
Camphor in Kannada is ಕರ್ಪೂರ (karpūra).
camphor ಪದದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ ಏನು?
Camphor: ಕರ್ಪೂರ (karpūra).
What does camphor mean in English?
Camphor means a white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor.

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