camphoric

Smelling intensely mentholated

Camphoric describes something relating to or derived from camphor—the waxy, aromatic substance extracted from camphor trees or synthesized chemically.

The term appears mainly in chemistry: camphoric acid is a compound used in organic synthesis.

More loosely, camphoric can describe the sharp, medicinal smell characteristic of camphor: a camphoric scent filled the room.

mothrepellent

cedar

Durable, fragrant conifer

lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
naphthaleneBicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

closet · woolens · storage · sachet · deterrent · protection · garments · linens · textiles · chest

medicinal

antiseptic

Microbe-killing substance

analgesicPain-relieving medication
salveTopical healing preparation
ointmentMedicated skin cream

liniment · therapeutic · antibacterial · disinfectant · tincture · expectorant · decongestant · poultice · emollient · balm

cooling

menthol

Cooling agent from plants

eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
refreshingPleasingly restorative

crisp · numbing · tingling · bracing · invigorating · penetrating · vapor · chest rub · nasal · sinus

aromatic

eucalyptus

Aromatic Australian timber tree

pineCone-bearing evergreen
mentholCooling agent from plants
resinousContaining plant sap

balsamic · cedar · frankincense · myrrh · sandalwood · rosemary · sage · thyme · juniper · fir

Opposites

scent character

camphoricfloral

Of or like blooms

sweet · rosy · fruity · honeyed · musky

sensory impression

camphoricwarm

Moderately heated, or friendly

soft · rich · mellow · soothing · velvety

Phrases

camphor rubMentholated chest ointment
camphor oilAromatic medicinal tree extract

Family

camphor, camphorated

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G