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(organic chemistry) Any of seven isomeric dihydroxy derivatives of naphthalene.
Use dihydroxynaphthalene when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Dihydroxynaphthalene means (organic chemistry) Any of seven isomeric dihydroxy derivatives of naphthalene.
Common synonyms include naphthoquinone.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use dihydroxynaphthalene where its definition matches the intended context.
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