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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • un·camphor·ated adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of camphorate1

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

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

"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."

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.

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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