camphine

Meanings

• noun

  A volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid camphor used as a local anesthetic and in perfumes.

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Variants

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camphene , camphenes , camphine

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'camphora' or the Old French word 'camphore'. Camphor was known to the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, who used it for embalming and as a perfume.

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Trivia

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1. Camphor is the oldest known anesthetic.

2. Camphor is also used as a fuel in lamps and as a component in incense.

3. Camphor is soluble in alcohol and ether but not in water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Camphor tree: A tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, which produces camphor as a resin.

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Culture

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Camphor has been used in various cultures for medicinal and religious purposes. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used to treat digestive disorders and respiratory problems. In Hinduism, camphor is used in puja (worship) as an offering to the gods.

How to Memorize "camphine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, clear liquid that is used in perfumes and as a local anesthetic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'camphor' with the smell of perfumes and the sensation of numbness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'camphor' as a 'perfumed numb'

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