Entry 3 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913 Camphorate · Cam·phor·ate · IPA v. t. n. 01 v. t. To impregnate or treat with camphor. 1. To impregnate or treat with camphor. 02 n. A salt of camphoric acid. 1. A salt of camphoric acid.(Chem.) 03 Combined or impregnated with camphor. 1. Combined or impregnated with camphor. Phrases & compounds Camphorated oil — an oleaginous preparation containing camphor, much used as an embrocation.