camphor ice

cam·phor ice

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-fer ahys]
- /ˈkæm fər aɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kam-fer ahys]
- /ˈkæm fər aɪs/

Definitions of camphor ice words

noun camphor ice an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin 3
noun camphor ice an ointment made of white wax, camphor, spermaceti, and castor oil, used for dry, chapped skin 3
noun camphor ice a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions. 1

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Origin of camphor ice

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Camphor ice

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camphor ice popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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