camphor UK /ˈkæmfə/US /ˈkæmfɚ/ noun2 •A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy, also known as laurel camphor or common/ordinary camphor. •a plant-extracted crystalline substance similar to common camphor, especially Borneo camphor. formscamphors