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camphene

/ˈkæmfiːn/

/ˈkæmfin/

camphenenoun

Translations

Camphene is used in the production of fragrances.

Камфен используется в производстве ароматизаторов.

Definitions

A colorless crystalline terpene with a pungent odor, used in the manufacture of synthetic camphor and as a component in some essential oils.

Camphene is often used in the production of fragrances and as a component in some essential oils.

A flammable mixture used as lamp fuel in the 19th century, consisting chiefly of camphene and related hydrocarbons.

Before kerosene became widespread, many households relied on camphene for lighting.

campheneadjective

/ˈkæmfiːn/

/ˈkæmfin/

Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "camphene vapors").

Definitions

Relating to or containing camphene.

The researchers measured the emission levels of camphene vapors.