naphthalene
noun
naph·​tha·​lene
| \ ˈnaf-thə-ˌlēn
, nonstandard ˈnap-\
, nonstandard ˈnap-\
Definition of naphthalene
: a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon C10H8 usually obtained by distillation of coal tar and used especially in organic synthesis
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Additional testing found detectable levels of propanol, acetone, dichlorodifluoromethane, chloromethane, naphthalene in the air as well. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "Frustrated by months of silence, leaders to hold meeting on Winton Terrace air quality," 12 Dec. 2018 Your grandma's favorite method is on the outs now that many experts consider the chemicals — naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene — a health risk. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Moths in Every Part of Your Home, According to Experts," 13 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'naphthalene.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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naphthalene
noun
naph·​tha·​lene
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Medical Definition of naphthalene
: a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon C10H8 usually obtained by distillation of coal tar and used especially in organic synthesis and formerly as a topical and intestinal antiseptic
Other Words from naphthalene
naphthalenic
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adjective
, ˌnap-​
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adjective