naphthalize

naph·tha·lize

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [naf-thuh-lahyz, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θəˌlaɪz, ˈnæp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [naf-thuh-lahyz, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θəˌlaɪz, ˈnæp-/

Definitions of naphthalize word

verb with object naphthalize to mix or saturate with naphtha. 1
verb naphthalize to mix or saturate with naphtha 0

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Origin of naphthalize

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; naphthal(ene) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Naphthalize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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naphthalize popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.