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- [naf-thil, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θɪl, ˈnæp-/
- /nˈafθaɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [naf-thil, nap-]
- /ˈnæf θɪl, ˈnæp-/
Definitions of naphthyl word
- adjective naphthyl containing the naphthyl group. 1
- noun naphthyl of, consisting of, or containing either of two forms of the monovalent group C10H7– 0
- noun naphthyl a monovalent radical C10H7 derived from naphthalene 0
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Origin of naphthyl
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; naphth- + -yl
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Parts of speech for Naphthyl
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
naphthyl popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
naphthyl usage trend in Literature
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