Campher
derNouncamphor
English translations
- 01
camphor
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine aromatische, weißliche, kristalline Substanz, die aus dem Holz des Kampferbaums gewonnen wird.
- English meaning
- Camphor
- Synonym
- Kampfer
- German example
- Campher wird in der Medizin und als Inhaltsstoff in einigen Kosmetika verwendet.
- English example
- Camphor is used in medicine and as an ingredient in some cosmetics.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Campher
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Kampfer
Camphor is a colorless, crystalline substance with an aromatic odor, obtained from the camphor tree and used in medicine and as an insect repellent.
Example sentences with “Campher”
Campher hat einen starken, charakteristischen Geruch. (Camphor has a strong, characteristic smell.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it Campher or Kampfer?
Both are correct. 'Kampfer' is the more modern German spelling.