Camphor facts for kids
Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid. It has a strong smell. It is a terpenoid. Its chemical formula is C10H16O. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora). Camphor can also be artificially made from the oil of turpentine.
Images for kids
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A sample of sublimed camphor
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Camphor cubes
See also
In Spanish: Alcanfor para niños
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