Campholytic

/ˌkæmfoʊˈlɪtɪk/ adjective

Relating to or causing the breakdown or decomposition of camphol or camphor-related compounds through chemical or biological means.

From 'campho-' plus '-lytic' (from Greek 'lysis,' meaning 'breaking apart'). This term was used in biochemistry and microbiology when studying how organisms metabolize camphor compounds.

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