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- [naf-theen, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θin, ˈnæp-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [naf-theen, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θin, ˈnæp-/
Definition of naphthenes word
- noun naphthenes any of a group of hydrocarbon ring compounds of the general formula, C n H 2n , derivatives of cyclopentane and cyclohexane, found in certain petroleums. 1
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Origin of naphthenes
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; naphth- + -ene
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Parts of speech for Naphthenes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
naphthenes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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