camphine
/ˈkæmfin/
noun
- A flammable liquid made from turpentine and alcohol, used historically as a fuel for lamps and stoves.
- Camphine was a popular but dangerous fuel because it could easily catch fire.
- In the 19th century, many homes used camphine in their lamps for lighting.
- The old lantern still smelled of camphine from decades ago.