1. A flammable liquid fuel made from turpentine and alcohol, used historically in lamps before the widespread adoption of kerosene.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• In the 19th century, camphine lamps provided light in homes before electric lighting became available.
• The merchant sold camphine and other lamp fuels at the general store.
• Camphine was a popular choice for household illumination during the 1800s.
• The invention of camphine represented an improvement over earlier whale oil lamps.
• Safety concerns about camphine's flammability led to its eventual replacement by kerosene.