Where does “camphorsulphonic acid” come from?
camphorsulphonic acid (English) comes from English camphorsulfonic acid, from English camphor, from Middle French champore, from Old French camphore, from Medieval Latin camphora, from Ancient Greek καμφορά, from Arabic كَافُور, from Malay kapur — lime, calcium.
camphorsulphonic acid (English): Alternative form of camphorsulfonic acid
Definitions
- Alternative form of camphorsulfonic acid
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