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- US Pronunciation
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- [kam-feen, kam-feen]
- /ˈkæm fin, kæmˈfin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kam-feen, kam-feen]
- /ˈkæm fin, kæmˈfin/
Definitions of camphene word
- noun camphene a colourless crystalline insoluble optically active terpene derived from pinene and present in many essential oils. Formula: C10H16 3
- noun camphene a toxic, colorless, crystalline terpene, C10H16, prepared synthetically from pinene and used like camphor 3
- noun camphene 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. 1
- noun camphene (chemistry) Bicyclic monoterpene, a minor constituent of many essential oils. 1
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Origin of camphene
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < New Latin camph(ora) camphor + -ene
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Parts of speech for Camphene
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camphene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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