[A trade-name, made up from Gr. καμπτ-ός flexible + οὖλ-ος thick + -ικόν neut. adj. suffix.] Floor-cloth composed of a mixture of india-rubber, gutta-percha, and cork, mounted on canvas.
(The material was patented by E. Galloway in 1844 (No. 10054), but the word does not appear in the specification.)
1844. G. Walter (title), Description of the Patent Kamptulicon Life Boat.
1851. Specif. L. Bunn’s patent No. 13713. Improvements in the manufacture of Kamptulicon.
1858. Ann. Reg., 196. The floor is covered with a carpet of Kamptulicon, an excellent non-conductor.
