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- [naf-thawl, -thol, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θɔl, -θɒl, ˈnæp-/
- /nˈafθɒl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [naf-thawl, -thol, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θɔl, -θɒl, ˈnæp-/
Definitions of naphthol word
- noun 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 naphthol A crystalline solid derived from naphthalene, used to make antiseptics and dyes. 1
- noun naphthol a white crystalline solid having two isomeric forms, alpha-naphthol, used in dyes, and beta-naphthol, used in dyes and as an antioxidant. Formula: C10H7OH 0
- noun naphthol either of two white, crystalline isomeric compounds, C10H7OH, derived from naphthalene and used as antiseptics and in dyes, pharmaceuticals, etc. 0
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Origin of naphthol
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; naphth- + -ol1
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Parts of speech for Naphthol
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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naphthol popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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