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camphine

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cam·​phine
variants: or camphene \ ˈkamˌfēn How to pronounce camphine (audio) , ⸗ˈ⸗ \
plural -s

Definition of camphine

: oil of turpentine or a mixture of oil of turpentine and alcohol used as an illuminant

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History and Etymology for camphine

International Scientific Vocabulary camph- + -ine or -ene

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“Camphine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camphine. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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