ALL meanings of naphthol
naph·thol
N n - 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