What is the Spanish word for "camphor"?

Learn how to say "camphor" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

camphor

Spanish

alcanfor

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Examples of how to use "camphor" in Spanish

English
The old chest had a strong smell of camphor.
Spanish
El viejo cofre tenía un olor fuerte a alcanfor.
English
She smelled the strong camphor in the jar.
Spanish
Ella olió el fuerte alcanfor en el frasco.
English
Small camphor blocks protect wool and garments.
Spanish
Los pequeños bloques de alcanfor protegen la lana y las prendas.
English
They mixed camphor into the soothing ointment.
Spanish
Mezclaron alcanfor en la pomada calmante.
English
The doctor recommended camphor for chest congestion.
Spanish
El médico recomendó alcanfor para la congestión en el pecho.

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