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naphthenes

naph·thene
N n

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [naf-theen, nap-]
    • /ˈnæf θin, ˈnæp-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
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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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