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Capnomor

Cap′no-mor

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Noun.
[Gr.
καπνόσ
smoke +
μόρα
, equiv. to
μοῖρα
part.]
(Chem.)
A limpid, colorless oil with a peculiar odor, obtained from beech tar.
Watts.

Definition 2024


capnomor

capnomor

English

Noun

capnomor (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, dated) A colourless oil with a peculiar odour, obtained from beech tar.
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