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Definition of birch camphor

birch camphor
Betulin Bet"u*lin, n. [L. betula birch tree.] (Chem.) A substance of a resinous nature, obtained from the outer bark of the common European birch (Betula alba), or from the tar prepared therefrom; -- called also birch camphor. --Watts.

Meaning of birch camphor from wikipedia

- Camphor (/ˈkæmfər/) is a waxy, colorless solid with a strong aroma. It is classified as a terpenoid and a cyclic ketone. It is found in the wood of the...
- of evergreen tree that is commonly known under the names camphor tree, camphorwood or camphor laurel. Camphora officinarum grows up to 20–30 m (66–98 ft)...
- A birch is a thin-leaved deciduous hardwood tree of the genus Betula (/ˈbɛtjʊlə/), in the family Betulaceae, which also includes alders, hazels, and hornbeams...
- Birch beer is a beverage, commonly found as a carbonated soft drink made from herbal extracts and birch bark. There are dozens of brands of birch beer...
- Birch syrup is a savory, mineral-tasting syrup made from birch sap, and produced in much the same way as maple syrup. However, it is seldom used for pancake...
- Birch bark or birchbark is the bark of several Eurasian and North American birch trees of the genus Betula. The strong and water-resistant cardboard-like...
- Birch (bark) tar or birch pitch is a substance (liquid when heated) derived from the dry distillation of the bark of the birch tree. Birch tar/pitch is...
- root, sarsaparilla root, nutmeg, acacia, anise, mol****es, cinnamon, sweet birch, and honey. Soybean protein or yucca are sometimes used to create a foamy...
- grandifolia) Birch (Betula) American birches Gray birch (Betula populifolia) Black birch (Betula nigra) Paper birch (Betula papyrifera) Sweet birch (Betula...
- Within Europe basic plywood can be divided into three main categories: birch plywood (density approx. 680 kg/m3), mixed plywood (density approx. 620 kg/m3)...