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naphthenic

naph·thene
N n

Transcription

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

Definitions of naphthenic word

  • noun naphthenic 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
  • adjective naphthenic of, relating to or derived from naphthene 0

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Origin of naphthenic

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 Naphthenic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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naphthenic 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.
According to our data about 60% 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.

naphthenic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with naphthenic

  • what is naphthenic oil?

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