beta-naphthol

be·ta-naph·thol

B b

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- naf-thawl, -thol, nap-]
- /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈnæf θɔl, -θɒl, ˈnæp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bey-tuh or, esp. British, bee- naf-thawl, -thol, nap-]
- /ˈbeɪ tə or, esp. British, ˈbi- ˈnæf θɔl, -θɒl, ˈnæp-/

Definition of beta-naphthol word

noun beta-naphthol either of two isomeric hydroxyl derivatives, C 1 0 H 7 OH, of naphthalene (alpha-naphthol or 1-naphthol and beta-naphthol or 2-naphthol) white or yellowish crystals, with a phenolic odor, that darken on exposure to light: used chiefly in dyes, drugs, perfumes, and insecticides. 1

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?