camphorated oil

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camphorated oil

[kam′fərā′tid]

Etymology: Malay, kapur, chalk; L, oleum, oil

a colorless to yellowish liquid with the penetrating, pungent odor of camphor. It is derived from a combination of a dozen organic chemicals, including terpenes, safrole, and acetaldehyde obtained from the camphor laurel plant. It is used mainly as a liniment, counterirritant, and rubefacient.

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