campholytic

/kæmˈfɒlɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the action of breaking down camphor or a substance containing camphor

“The campholytic properties of the enzyme made it a valuable asset in the lab.”

2. noun

a substance or property that exhibits campholytic behavior

“The researchers studied the campholytic properties of the new compound.”

Synonyms

  • camphorolytic
  • decamphorizing

Antonyms

  • camphorifying
  • camphorizing