camphol
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Origin of camphol
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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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 2 "Camorra" to "Cape Colony" by Various
Called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, and camphol.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
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