camphene

American  

[kam-feen, kam-feen] / ˈkæm fin, kæmˈfin /

noun

1. a colorless, crystalline, water-insoluble substance, C 10 H 16 , occurring in turpentine and many other essential oils, prepared from pinene: used chiefly as an intermediate in the manufacture of synthetic camphor.

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camphene British  

/ ˈkæmfiːn /

noun

1. a colourless crystalline insoluble optically active terpene derived from pinene and present in many essential oils. Formula: C 10 H 16

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Etymology

Origin of camphene

1835–45; < New Latin camph ( ora ) camphor + -ene

Example Sentences

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camphene

But the chief interest was centered in hundreds of balls of twine, soaked in camphene, which we lighted and threw rapidly from hand to hand all over the plaza.

From A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment by Murdock, Charles A. (Charles Albert)

With the appearance of kerosene distilled from petroleum the camphene lamp came into use.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

"But, George, I do not think our room is complete without a camphene lamp," said Esther sharply.

From Choice Readings for the Home Circle by Anonymous

"And it was as strong as camphene," said Lynch, as he tumbled into bed.

From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Optic, Oliver

"These are very pretty lamps—I never can see by a camphene lamp," said her husband.

From Choice Readings for the Home Circle by Anonymous