Naphthalene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈnæfθəliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Naphthalene is a noun meaning A white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs.
Meaning
A white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) An aromatic bicyclic hydrocarbon, C₁₀H₈; an acene containing two fused benzene rings.
Word Forms
- naphthalenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pyridine, sulfonate, polychlorinated, distillation, napthalene, acenaphthene.
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