camphorone

noun

cam·​phor·​one

ˈkam(p)fəˌrōn,

-aam-

plural -s

: a liquid ketone C₉H₁₄O obtained by distilling calcium camphorate; 2-isopropylidene-5-methyl-cyclopentanone

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary camphor + -one

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