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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds.
Use 1 naphthol when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
1 naphthol means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds.
Common synonyms include hydroxynaphthalene.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use 1 naphthol where its definition matches the intended context.
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